“Khubani ka Meetha”! The name itself is enough to make you salivate. Ever wondered what does into the making of this famous dessert? You are right! Khubani or Apricots! Apricots belong to the Prunus species of fruits and resemble peaches in appearance and flavour profile. It is believed that Apricots were originally cultivated in Armenia, which is why they get Armeniaca as a scientific name. They are also “Jallaru Pandu” (Telugu), “Jardalu” (Kannada), “Jardaloo” (Marathi) and “Carkkarai pātāmi” (Tamil) in local Indian languages. Apricots are sweet-tasting fruits and are extremely delicious. They also offer numerous advantages to our health, making them irresistible. Let’s discuss the incredible apricot benefits (Khubani Benefits) in detail!

 What is Apricot?

Apricot is a seeded fruit which has a golden skin with sweet and tangy pulp inside. Although fresh apricots are quite delicious to eat, they are not easily available in India. Dry Apricots are the widely known varieties of Apricots, used in making sweets and desserts. The seeds, also called “stones” are removed and the fruit with skin intact is dried to make it soft and pulpy.

Is Apricot Good For Health?

Apricots are not only great tasting fruits but are also packed with nutrition. They contain high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Carotenoids that offer cart-load of benefits to your health. Rich in anti-oxidants, Apricots can reverse your ageing symptoms. These fruits also impart good digestion and strengthen your immune system.

Nutritional Value Of Apricots:

Check out the nutritional breakup of 1 Serving Apricots (about 35 gm):

• Total Calories: 17
• Total Fat: 0%
• Cholesterol:  0%
• Potassium: 90.65 mg
• Carbohydrates: 3.8 gm
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 gm
• Sugars: 3.2 gm
• Protein: 0.5 gm
• Vitamin A: 14%
• Vitamin C: 6%
• Iron: 1%

Apricot Benefits (Khubani) For Health, Hair & Skin:

Learn about the Apricot benefits for health, hair and skin and their side effects.