Apricots are
known for their delicate flavour, their soft
and velvet-like skin and their exceptional sweetness.
The most common varieties are Tilton, Dina,
Castle Brite, Modesto and Patterson.
Varieties
These
apricots are a brilliant
orange colour when
ripe.
This
variety has a yellowish-orange
colour, with a red
blush. It has a good
flavour when ripe.
A
large sized apricot
with a dark orange
colour. It is round,
with firm, tasty flesh.
A big apricot with
yellow-green and
reddish colours.
Its shape is oval
with orange pulp
and a firm texture.
Storage
Apricots must
be handled carefully.
Store at 32° F (0°C).
Never store apricots at higher temperatures, because they lose their taste and their texture becomes grainy.
Store at a relative humidity of
90 % to avoid dehydration.
Display
Display only ready-to-eat firm, juicy apricots.
If
the fruit is hard or a bit green, its flavour
isn’t completely developed.
Display the fruit in its shipping case, to minimise
mishandling.
Avoid
rough handling of the apricots, and over stacking
of cases on display.
