APRICOT
APRICOT 1] The ones with sweet kernels are used for consumption purposes whereas the ones with bitter kernels are used for extraction of oil and have cosmetic and medicinal value. 2] Apricot oil extracted by traditional methods is costlier in the market as compared to the one extracted through modern methods because it is believed to be pure and healthier. 3] In Ladakh, this fruit is associated with livelihood as well Apricot is a type of juicy fruit belonging to the peach family and is mostly cultivated in cold climatic regions. 4] Apricots vary in taste as some have sweet kernels and some have bitter kernels. 5] They are used in desserts and few are also added to meat dishes. Turkey is the leading producer of apricots. 6] Laetrile, an alternative treatment for cancer, is extracted from apricot seeds. 7] Apricots are low in calories and rich in dietary fibers. 8] As its traditional culture and is the most important fruit in that region. 9] They are very rich in Vitamin A ...