Apricot, Natural

Natural Apricots

Apricots are one of the natural wonders of the fruit world. They are beautiful in every way, maybe it’s because they reign from the amazing sun-drenched coastline where nature is always at its best. Their color is a beautiful shade of orange, they feature an intense sweet-sour flavor and a tempting velvety, mouth-watering texture. The famous poet, Shakespeare even mentioned apricots as an aphrodisiac in his famous 16th Century poem, Midsummer Nights Dream. Today, natural Apricots are the perfect healthy, nutritious snack that you can enjoy anytime anywhere, especially for those on the go.

Natural Apricots are packaged at the peak of freshness so they are not only bursting with flavor, but they are also full of nutritional value. They are naturally gluten-free, loaded with dietary fiber, beta carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium all fantastic for protecting a healthy heart. Research also indicates that Natural Apricots are rich in carotenoids, beta carotene, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. But that’s not all these sweet dried beauties do for our bodies. They help us maintain good vision, keep our bones healthy, strengthen our immune systems, and even aid in reproduction. The oil from apricot seeds is extracted and added to beauty products like oils and lotions to moisturize the skin.

Natural Apricots can be enjoyed alone but are also perfect for adding to baked goods, both sweet and savory recipes, topping off cereal, oatmeal, ice cream, and yogurt. They are popular for adding a rich sweetness to smoothies, granola, dips, sauces, fruit, and nut mixes. Natural apricots are often used in jams. jellies, and specialty beverages like cocktails.

For more than 30 years, Mount Hope Wholesale has supplied the culinary industry with quality wholesale bulk ingredients. Natural Apricots are packaged in convenient 1lb and 5lb bags and a  25 lb case.