Category/Apricot nectars

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.