Hi, Guys!

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I am @ajmalaftab and I am again here with a new super post this post is about Apricot fruit which is pulpy fruit and every one like this I am also fall in liker catagory because Apricot is very unique fruit with attractive taste and blessing aroma.

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Apricot introduction

Apricot, stone fruit of the family Rosaceae (order Rosales) closely related to peaches, almonds, plums, and cherries. Apricots are cultivated throughout the temperate regions of the world especially in the moderate temperature. They are eaten fresh and are preserved by canning or drying. The fruit is also widely made into jam sometime used to flavour liqueurs. #Apricot contain a Almond like seed which can be eat due to unique taste. #Apricot tree look very beautiful but not contain much height.

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History and production of Apricot

The origin of the apricot is disputed and unsettled.The apricot is originated in northeastern China near the Russian border. In Armenia it was known from ancient times (6,000 year old seeds have been discovered) and today is the main fruit culture grown in the republic .The Roman General Lucullus (106-57 BC) even exported some trees cherry, white heart cherry and apricot from Armenia to Europe.

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Turkey is top producer of dry Apricot in the world but in 2014 Uzbekistan was top producer other top producers of Apricot are Pakistan, Italy, Algeria, France and Iran.

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Apricot tree

The apricot is a small tree, 8–12 m tall with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. The leaves are ovate, 5–9 cm long and 4–8 cm wide with a rounded base, a pointed tip The flowers are 2–4.5 cm in diameter with five white to pinkish petals.The fruit is similar to a small peach 1.5–2.5 cm diameter (larger in some modern cultivars) from yellow to orange often tinged red on the side which most exposed to the sun.

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The Chinese Apricot

The Chinese Apricot is the fruit from yellow to orange skin with a great taste and velvety structure. It does not require the other pollinator. The variety is very popular in the world.

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The Gold Bar

It is a light yellow-orange fruit with reddish color. It is huge in size with oval in shape and compact sides. The variety is very juicy and contain unique taste.

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The Gold Kist

Gold Kist is the first maturing fruit. It develops in well drained and rich soil. It is huge in size with orange velvety skin and unique taste. It can be used for drying, canning and cooked goods.

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The tomcot

It is medium to large size fruit with 5.4 cm in diameter and oval in shape. The skin of the fruit is light orange in color. The side which is exposed to sun contain bluish color. It has a sweet taste with mild orange flavour. It is not good for canning.

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Benefits of Apricot

Apricot has ability to treat indigestion, constipation, earaches, fever, skin diseases, cancer, and anemia. Apricots also help improve heart health, and treat strained muscles and wounds. It is also believed that apricot is good for skin care .Furthermore apricot has the ability to reduce cholesterol levels, prevent from night blindness, aid in weight loss, treat respiratory conditions, boost bone strength and maintain electrolyte balance in the body.

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Regards : @ajmalaftab