Dried Apricot

Benefits:

• Dried apricot is rich in fibre, making it a very effective remedy for constipation.
• – It is also rich in potassium.
• The apricot kernel contains vitamin B17, a component used to manufacture medicines in some countries.
• It contains carotene.
• It is a good source of iron.

Uses:

- Food:

• In their natural state, apricots are mainly eaten as a dessert.
• They are also used for making compotes, jams and juices.
• Dried apricot is widely eaten as a snack, in salads and in pastries.

- Beauty:

• Apricot oil is used to manufacture cosmetic products for both hair (shampoo and conditioning treatments) and skin (as a moisturiser).
• The oil from the kernel once had traditional uses.