Chef Tools Ingredient CatalogApricot

Apricot.

Apricot — Is It Healthy? Calories, Vitamin A & Uses

fruit

Sweet orange stone fruit, excellent fresh or dried. Rich in beta-carotene.

✓ Gluten-free✓ Mediterranean✓ Paleo✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian

Processing States

Minerals per 100g

Calcium13 mg

Iron0.4 mg

Magnesium10 mg

Phosphorus23 mg

Potassium259 mg

Sodium1 mg

Zinc0.2 mg

Vitamins per 100g

Vitamin A0.1 µg

Vitamin C10 mg

Vitamin D0 µg

Vitamin E0.9 mg

Vitamin K3.3 µg

Vitamin B10 mg

Vitamin B20 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.6 mg

Vitamin B60.1 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg

Vitamin B120 µg

Culinary Profile

Sweetness

Acidity

Bitterness

Umami

Aroma

Texturesoft, velvety skin with juicy and slightly fibrous flesh

Food Properties

Glycemic Index34

Glycemic Load3.8

pH4

Water Activity1

Health Profile

Carb sourceORAC: 1115

Bioactive compounds

beta-caroteneluteinzeaxanthinquercetinchlorogenic acid

Health effects

✓antioxidant
✓supports eye health
✓improves digestion
✓promotes skin health

Contraindications

⚠FODMAP sensitivity
⚠birch pollen allergy cross-reactivity

Absorption notes

Beta-carotene absorption is significantly enhanced when consumed with a source of dietary fat.

Sugar Profile

Glucose2.4 g

Fructose0.9 g

Sucrose5.9 g

Lactose0 g

Maltose0.1 g

Total sugars9.2 g

Added sugars0 g

Sweetness perception7 /10

Sugar alcohols0.5 g

Processing Effects

Vitamin retention75 %

Mineral leaching riskLow

Maillard reaction temp140 °C

Best cooking methodraw

Processing notes

Heat breaks down cell walls quickly, turning the flesh into a soft puree while intensifying both sweetness and acidity.

Culinary Behavior

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+Softens quicklyTexturephysicsHeat— softening90%70°C

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+Releases juiceTexturephysicsHeat— moisture release70%60°C

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+CaramelizesFlavorflavorHeat— sweetness increase80%140°C

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Sweet-sour balanceFlavorflavorRaw— flavor balance80%

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+Pairs with dairyPairingflavor— complements90%♥ 90%→ cream, yogurt, mascarpone, ricotta

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+Pairs with nutsPairingflavor— complements90%♥ 90%→ almond, walnut, pistachio

Kitchen Measures

1 Cup

153.8 g1 cup to grams

1 Tablespoon

9.6 gtablespoon to grams

1 Teaspoon

3.2 gteaspoon to grams

Density0.7 g/ml

Used in Cooking

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Season

Summer

Best Pairings

Honey

Almonds

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Ginger

Chicken breast

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