Category/Apricot nectars: Difference between revisions
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Apricot nectars consist of the juice and puree from Apricots (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_armeniaca Prunus armeniaca])''. An apricot nectars consist of 40-60% fruit diluted with water, either pressed or from concentrate. | Apricot nectars consist of the juice and puree from Apricots (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_armeniaca Prunus armeniaca])''. An apricot nectars consist of 40-60% fruit diluted with water, either pressed or from concentrate. Most apple nectars have added sugars. | ||
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
Revision as of 16:40, 9 March 2023
Definition
Apricot nectars consist of the juice and puree from Apricots (Prunus armeniaca). An apricot nectars consist of 40-60% fruit diluted with water, either pressed or from concentrate. Most apple nectars have added sugars.
Ingredients
Required ingredients
- apricot juice (needs taxonomy update for link)
- water (otherwise it is not a beverage);
Optional ingredients
- apricot puree (needs taxonomy update for link)
- added sugar;
- vitamin C (ascorbic acid (E300)) - also as preservative;
- citric acid (E330);
Labels
Apricot juices have few labels, the most popular are:
- no preservatives
- no colorings
- organic and derived labels;
Nutritional values
The nutritional values of apricot juices are:
- energy: 188-255 kJ/100ml
- fat/saturated fat: < 0.5%
- carbohydrates: 11-14.6%
- sugar: 10-14.1%
- fiber some 0.5%
- proteins < 0.5%
- salt <0.05%
Related categories
The category apricot juices does not exist, as it can never be more than 99% fruit.
For products with other fruits look at Multifruit nectars.