All about California apricots

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In this section, you’ll discover information on the most requested topics and areas of interest.  From recipes to nutritional information to tips on selecting and using apricots, the links on the left of the page will help you navigate through this site.

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Featured Recipe


Apricot Oatmeal Squares Earn an A+
Every year, busy parents face the dilemma of finding easy and nutritious snacks for kids.  One yummy solution: Apricot Oatmeal Squares.  Packed with apricots and oats, they make the grade by meeting moms’ requirements for a nutritious snack, and the chocolate chips make these squares a treat kids crave.  Try our Recipe Box for this and more recipes.

Featured Product


Del Monte’s® Orchard Select® Apricot Halves
Hit a Chord of Nostalgia with Consumers
Reminiscent of home-canned fruits, Del Monte’s® Orchard Select® Apricot Halves contain premium-quality, hand-picked and hand-sorted Patterson variety apricots.  These hearty, sun-ripened apricot halves are ready to eat and packaged in resealable, old-fashioned, mason-style jars making the fruit a convenient way to achieve the daily requirement for fruits and vegetables.

Del Monte Orchard Select Apricot Halves can be found in your grocer’s fresh produce section. For additional information on Del Monte Food’s products, please visit www.delmonte.com.



California Apricots: A Fruit with Nutritional Fighting Power
Rich in beta-carotene (Vitamin A), California apricots are a powerful source of disease-fighting anti-oxidants. Apricots also provide Vitamin C, iron, potassium and fiber among other nutrients.  In the Nutrition & Health section, you’ll find useful information on California apricots’ role as a strong ally for healthy living.



Canned Foods Deliver the Same Nutrition & Taste, New Research at UMass Says
A recent study at the University of Massachusetts found that recipes using canned ingredients are comparable in nutritional value and taste appeal to those made with fresh or frozen items.  The findings send a strong message to people looking for convenient ways to eat healthy.  For more information, check out our Recipe Box, Selecting and Using Apricots and Nutrition & Health sections.



Fast Facts
• California produces 95 percent of the nation’s
apricot supply.
• Apricots were first discovered growing wild on the mountain slopes of China.
• Canned apricots are a sweet and healthy addition to yogurt, ice cream, cottage cheese, desserts, salads or smoothies.