Apricot, also known as wild fruit, wine fruit or fairy fruit, belongs to the berry family Myricaeae. With the characteristics of a 0.4-0.5 m tall tree, fresh green leaves all year round, fruits with a diameter of 5 mm to 1 cm when ripe and bright red in color, apricots are a popular fruit in the North and a area code. Central provinces such as Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh.
Apricots not only have a delicious taste but also have many uses and health benefits. With its sour, sweet taste and characteristic aroma, apricots have the effect of clearing heat, nourishing the lungs and can be used as medicine. In addition, apricots are also a cool fruit and can be processed into many specialties. Wine and water soaked in apricots help cool down, provide many vitamins and aid digestion. Prepared into jam or sweet and sour apricots, apricots become a delicious dish.
Apricots not only have a delicious taste but also have many uses and health benefits. With its sour, sweet taste and characteristic aroma, apricots have the effect of clearing heat, nourishing the lungs and can be used as medicine. In addition, apricots are also a cool fruit and can be processed into many specialties. Wine and water soaked in apricots help cool down, provide many vitamins and aid digestion. Prepared into jam or sweet and sour apricots, apricots become a delicious dish.
Wine and water soaked in apricots have a cooling effect, provide many vitamins and are beneficial for the digestive tract. Besides, apricots also have many important nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system, reducing bacteria and inflammation. Vitamin A has important effects in protecting eyes, maintaining skin health and enhancing resistance. Potassium is an essential mineral for the body, helping to maintain water and electricity balance between cells, supporting muscle, nerve and cardiovascular function. Fiber increases feelings of fullness and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
To use apricots, you can wash them and eat them directly. Before eating, if you want to remove insects inside the fruit, you can soak the apricots in diluted salt water for about 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse with clean water before eating.
Apricots can be eaten fresh and are best when ripe. When choosing to buy apricots, choose bright red fruits that are not wilted, rotten or show signs of rot. The fruit should have smooth skin, no cracks and no black spots or blemishes. In addition, you should choose fruits with beautiful and balanced shapes.
To enjoy the delicious taste of apricots, you can eat them directly as a delicious fresh fruit. The fruit has a characteristic sweet and sour taste, like a combination of wild strawberries and strawberries. They have a slightly sour, sweet taste and unique aroma. You can eat fruit just by chewing it for a long time and enjoying its taste.
In addition, apricots can also be processed into other dishes such as jam, juice, smoothies or as an ingredient in desserts such as cakes, ice cream and many other sweets. You can use apricots to make apricot jam by boiling apricots with sugar until the mixture thickens and turns pink. Thanh Mai jam has a characteristic sweet and sour taste and can be eaten directly or as an ingredient for other desserts.
In addition, apricots can also be used in fruit salads, juices or smoothies to add a characteristic aroma and sweet and sour taste. You can add apricots to fruit salads for added flavor and color, or juice apricots to create refreshing and nutritious apricot juice.
Enjoy delicious apricots and take advantage of the uses and health benefits it brings. Apricots are not only a delicious and nutritious fruit but also a special part of the traditional culture and cuisine of Northern and Central Vietnam.