Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) belongs to the Rosaceae family and originates from Armenia. China knew apricot ***0 years ago in its wild form. Having traversed India, the fruit took the Silk Road to reach the Greeks and Romans. Persians called it the Egg of the Sun. 



Production



The Fruits of Carthage is the leader of fresh apricot production in Tunisia. This is due to our companys high-quality varieties adapted to our climate. The orchards of the Fruits of Carthage occupy an area of *0 hectares. The ***1 production is estimated to reach **0 tons coming mainly from three regions:



GABES: provides *0% of the production (Zerkine) picking starts between the end of April and early May.



ZAGHOUAN: *0% of the production (Saouef) picking in May-June.

MATEUR: *0% (sidi Othman) picking in June-July.             

Health

Apricot is a very light fruit that has a very moderate caloric intake (*7 Kcal/**0 g). A medium sized fruit provides hence but *0 kcal giving at the same time a pleasant cooling sensation thanks to its slight acidity. It is an excellent source of high quality perfectly palatable fiberas half of them are pectins that have the property to act on obstipation.

Owing to its richness in beta-carotene, which gives it its beautiful orange color, apricot helps ensuring a good night vision. It is an alkalizing, nutrient, energy-providing and refreshing aliment. Apricots are also used in cosmetics: its pulp is an astringent (as a mask, it is said that it tightens and revitalizes pores). Apricots are rich in vitamins B1, B2 and C. Its minerals including phosphorus and magnesium are essential for memory.

Kids love apricots because it is not necessary to peel them.