Apricots

Apricots

In Latin, apricot means “precious."

Fun Facts: 
California produces a remarkable 95% of all apricots grown in the United States.
The seed contains trace amounts of cyanide if digested (as do apple, peach and cherry seeds).
Seasonality: 
California, May, June, July

Who Grows It

Harold McClarty

The HMC Marketing Group
Kingsburg, California

Kay Filice

Filice Farms LP
Hollister, CA
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup slices
Amount Per Serving  
Calories: 40  
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat: 0.32g 0%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 1mg 0.04%
Total Carbohydrate: 9.17g 3.06%
     Dietary Fiber: 1.6 0% 
     Sugars: 7.86g  
Protein: 1.15g  
Vitamin A 31.78% Vitamin C 13.67%
Calcium 1.1% Iron 1.78%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database