1. Apricots are said to be native
to Armenia.
2. Turkey is the world’s
largest producer of apricots followed by Iran.
3. Black or Purple Apricots
are actually a hybrid of an apricot and plum tree. They are variously called
plumcots, apriplums, pluots or apriums!
4. The liqueur Amaretto and
Amaretti biscotti are flavored with an extract of apricot kernels!
5. Apricots belong to the
Rosaceae (rose) family along with other members like apples, pears, plums,
cherries, peaches, raspberries and strawberries.
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