Natural Dried Apricots Afghanistan
Description
Natural Dried Apricots Afghanistan
To prepare dried apricots, the fruit of the apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) is dried in whole, half, or several pieces, without or with the seed, in a way that removes most of its moisture. Before packaging, the dried fruit is cleaned and processed and may be sulfurized sufficiently to maintain a certain color.
In addition to their delicious taste, dried apricots are rich in a variety of vitamins such as vitamins A and B, and minerals such as potassium, iron, and calcium. This dried fruit plays an effective role in eye health, strengthening the immune system improving digestion, and providing energy.
Properties of natural dried apricots (Keshta)
- Very nutritious and low in calories
Dried plums are very nutritious and contain many essential vitamins and minerals. Because dried apricots are eaten whole and with the skin, they have many health benefits. Because the skin contains a lot of fiber and nutrients. It is low in calories and fat and is also an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
- Dried apricots are high in antioxidants
Antioxidants protect the body against diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. They also help neutralize free radicals, which are harmful compounds.
- For eye health
Dried apricots contain several compounds, including vitamins A and B, which are essential for eye health.
- Promotes skin health
Eating dried apricots is good for your skin. Vitamins C and E, both found in this fruit, may help your skin. In particular, vitamin C protects your skin from damage from UV rays and environmental pollutants by neutralizing free radicals.
- Good for gut health and constipation
Eating this dried fruit promotes gut health. Fiber slows down the movement of food through your digestive tract and feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Dried apricots contain pectin and cellulose. Pectin helps maintain water levels in the body during constipation, while cellulose acts as an insoluble fiber.
- Rich in Potassium
Dried apricots are rich in potassium, a mineral that also acts as an electrolyte and is responsible for sending nerve signals and regulating muscle contractions and fluid balance in your body. Potassium works with sodium to maintain fluid balance, so consuming enough of it will prevent bloating and maintain healthy blood pressure.
- Liver Protection
- Some data suggests that dried apricots help protect your liver from oxidative stress. This dried fruit helps prevent liver damage due to its high antioxidant content.
- Treat Heartburn with Dried Apricots
Dried apricots act as a mild laxative for the digestive tract and as a laxative, help eliminate unwanted waste. Another benefit of dried apricots as a laxative is that they react with digestive juices. Its reaction creates an alkaline environment to cleanse the digestive tract.
- Improves respiratory health
Eating a few pieces of dried apricots can have positive effects on respiratory disorders. The dried type acts as an expectorant. It also has stimulating effects. Dried apricots with these properties are a sure way to reduce stress and pressure from the respiratory tract. It also helps prevent asthma attacks.
- Increases hemoglobin production
The iron and copper present in dried apricots produce hemoglobin. Adding the fruit to the diet of anemic patients can help improve their condition.
Short description
Apricots are a popular and highly valuable fruit that is mainly cultivated in the fertile regions of Afghanistan, especially in the provinces of Kandahar, Ghazni, Herat, Badakhshan, Kapisa, and especially in central Afghanistan (Hazarajat). There are various methods for drying apricots, but in Afghanistan, it is mostly done using traditional methods, which gives the final product a natural and unique flavor.
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