Dried apricots are an excellent substitute for sweets – delicious and very healthy they will be a great snack for parties and for munching in front of the TV. They can also be added to cakes, desserts, milkshakes, breakfast cereals, but also salads and roasted meats.

In addition to their excellent taste, dried apricots are also characterized by rich health properties.

They are a source of vitamins A, B6, C and E, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. They are also an excellent source of fiber (about 10g/100g of product). Nutritionists recommend eating about 10 dried apricots a day. Due to their calcium content, apricots are recommended for people who participate in sports and physical labor. This is because calcium helps in the proper functioning of muscles and contributes to proper energy metabolism.

In addition, dried apricots contain copper, which helps in the proper functioning of the immune system, as well as thiamine, riboflavin and niacin, which contribute to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism.

The homeland of apricots is Central Asia and China. It was there that their health properties began to be quickly recognized and exploited. Since ancient times they have been used, among other things, as a means of promoting softness, smoothness and firmness of the skin. According to legends, it is to apricots that the Tibetan Hunz people owe their longevity. In summer, Asians enjoy the fruit straight from the tree, while in winter they snack on dried apricots soaked in milk. The milk-soaked fruit is also used by Asians as a face mask to keep their skin smooth and soft.