KHUMANI – KHUBANI – ZARDALU – JARDALU – DRIED APRICOT

Khumani (Desi Jadi Buti) is an asian summer delicacy which is believed to have been been originated in china. This small and sweet fruit is rich in fibre and an excellent source of vitamins & minerals. The apricot fruits are approximately 4 to 5 cm in diameter and weight around 35 gm. It grows well in mountain slope soils. Turkey is the largest producer of apricots, accounting for 27% of the world’s total apricot production. In India, apricots are mainly cultivated in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and the hills of Uttrakhand.

One cup of dried apricots provides 94% of your body’s daily need for Vitamin A and 19% of its iron. Dried apricots also contain potassium and antioxidants and have been known to lower cholesterol and improve digestion. Dried apricots are fat-free, low in calories & high in flavor. A fibre-rich diet is extremely essential for one’s health. Besides normalizing bowel movements, such a diet can help in controlling blood sugar levels. Among the many fibre-rich foods, fruits are extremely beneficial. One of the heavyweights among such fruits is apricot, which is a rich source of vitamin A, C and potassium

• Dried apricots have calcium, which strengthens your bones and preserves nerve function.
• They also include magnesium which helps provide relief from muscle spasms and cramps,
• Dried apricots are an excellent low-calorie addition to one’s weight loss diet as they help keep cravings in check.
• As per a University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ 2017study, dried apricots contain iron that may help improve blood health. As a woman’s blood volume increases by 50 per cent during pregnancy, more iron is needed in one’s diet. Dried apricots are a good source of iron.
• However, diabetics are advised to eat fresh apricots instead of dried ones as they are high on sugar. Also, one should practice moderation as an excess of anything is not a sustainable strategy for weight loss.

KHUMANI – KHUBANI – ZARDALU – JARDALU – DRIED APRICOT Benefits:

Apricot helps in preventing and curing:

• Rich in β-carotene which is very beneficial for the eye health.
• Prevent liver damage.
• Rich in potassium and low in sodium content beneficial for maintaining blood pressure levels.
• It was claimed that apricots can reduce the mobility of Helicobacter pylori thus preventing it from infecting the stomach.

Other Names:

Prunus armeniaca, Urumana, Zardalu, Malhoi, Khubani fal, Jardalu, Khubani, Jardaloo, Khubani badam, Apricot pandlu, Khurmani

Safety Information:

• Avoid direct sunlight & do not refrigerate.
• Store the product in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
• For natural taste & Freshness, keep it in cool and dry place.