Attention! it's about fresh and dried apricot production in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

 

 

Apricots are the special gift bestowed by the almighty to his creations. It is consumed both in fresh form and dried form. Apricot has tons of health benefits and is produced in large quantities worldwide. Turkey is the largest producer of apricot while Uzbekistan is the second largest producer. Best quality apricots are also produced and exported by the Northern areas of Pakistan. The dried apricots of these areas are of high quality and taste. 

Apricot of Gilgit Baltistan: 

The northern areas of Pakistan are known for their beautiful valleys and dried fruits produced. In Gilgit Baltistan, the apricot season starts at the end of June and lasts till September. These areas are not that well equipped to take advantage of this season. In most areas, apricots are consumed in a fresh form otherwise waisted. Nowadays different agencies are working for the betterment of this area in this regard. 

Apricots produced in northern areas of Pakistan are of good quality and taste. There are different varieties in these areas and are named locally. Of these varieties, some are best consumed in the fresh form such as Dohabu, Yakkar, Karfo Chulli, etc. The remaining varieties are excellent when in dried form. 

Health benefits of Appricot: 

Apricots are special blessings from the almighty. These fruits are tasty and enriched in useful nutrients including fiber,  potassium, polyphenols, etc.

 Due to being enriched in fiber, it is excellent for your stomach health. Apricots also improve your muscular system owing to the presence of potassium as the main constituent. Moreover, apricot consumption will prevent you from chronic diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, and even cancer.

Apricots when in dried form are enriched with Iron. This improves the hemoglobin level of blood and prevents the blood from clotting. Due to their low-calorie content, dried apricots are good for weight loss.

Types of dried apricots in Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan. 

Apricots are dried naturally by the heat of sunlight. Dried apricots in Gilgit Baltistan are of different types such as sulfur, double-layered, single-layered, without sulfur, and much more. 

To retain the color and shelf life, sulfur is applied to apricots while drying. The sulfur-dried apricots are of export quality and are catchier than apricots without sulfur.