What Is Apricot Powder?

Jun 28, 2024 Leave a message

Freeze Dried Apricot Powder is a fruit powder made by freeze drying technology. We first select fresh and high-quality apricot as raw materials, wash and cut into pieces; then freeze the block fruit at -40℃, this process is mainly to lock the nutrients in the apricot; then put the frozen fruit in a vacuum for drying, sublimate the water directly into gas; finally, we grind the freeze-dried fruit into powdery finished products. We have a professional freeze-drying production line and have more than 20 years of experience in fruit powder. Our apricot powder does not contain any preservatives and additives, is green, healthy and pollution-free, and the freeze-drying process does not undergo high-temperature treatment, so the nutrients in the apricot are well preserved. Apricot powder is rich in vitamins and various trace elements, and can be used to make beverages, baking, candy, and desserts. Apricots also contain vitamin E, polyphenols and flavonoids, which make it possible to be used in the production of cosmetics and have a strong effect in beauty and skin care.

 

Freeze Dried Apricot Powder

 

Apricot is an economically important fruit tree that is widely cultivated in temperate regions of the world, especially in the Mediterranean region. The apricot tree is small in size, with spreading branches and bright green leaves that stand upright on the twigs. Its fruit is a drupe with a large, flat stone that contains the seed. The fruit of the apricot is similar in shape to a peach, almost smooth, with some varieties being round or oblong, and the flesh is usually bright yellow to orange-yellow. Apricots are closely related to peaches, almonds, plums and cherries, and have excellent organoleptic qualities. The fruit is rich in fiber and vitamins, making it an ideal choice for a healthy diet. Therefore, this versatile fruit can be consumed fresh, canned, dried and in other processed forms. Ripe apricot fruits can be eaten directly or cooked, and can also be preserved by canning or drying. The fruit is also widely made into jams and is often used in condiments or made into wine. Apricot is rich in carbohydrates, it play an important source of minerals, fiber and vitamins. Almonds are also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, constipation and asthma.

 

The Health Benefits Of Freeze Dried Apricot Powder

 

Antioxidant

Freeze Dried Apricot Powder contain high concentrations of active phytochemicals, including carotenoids, flavonoids, and phenols. These compounds act as powerful antioxidants that protect our bodies from free radical damage, thereby preventing cancer cells from attacking the body, supporting our immune system and heart, and protecting us from certain forms of cancer.

Carotenoids have antioxidant activity that helps prevent the formation of oxidative stress. Carotenoids circulate in lipoproteins along with cholesterol and other fats, so they help protect arteries from blockages, free radical damage, and inflammation. Foods rich in various carotenoids can also reduce inflammation, promote healthy growth and development, maintain eye and vision health, enhance immunity, and protect the skin from damage.

Flavonoids have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Their antioxidant activity helps reduce inflammation and blood pressure and prevent diabetes. Flavonoids are associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, as well as improved cognitive function and a reduced risk of heart disease.

Phenols are also powerful antioxidants. They can prevent free radicals from reacting with other molecules in the body, thereby preventing DNA damage and keeping cells healthy.

 

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Protect Vision

Freeze Dried Apricot Powder is rich in carotenoids, which is why this fruit powder has a deep yellow color. Carotenoids are mainly concentrated in the macula in the center of the retina, it can absorb up to 90% of blue light. This absorption of light can reduce oxidative damage to this important part of the eye. Carotenoids are also a plant-based source of vitamin A, this vitamin plays a variety of roles in the human body, including protecting our eyes and delaying the onset of age-related macular degeneration. Lutein is one of the many carotenoids found in apricots and plays a central role throughout our life cycle, supporting visual performance in young people, maintaining eye health in adults, and supporting cognitive function in the elderly. Lutein also helps protect the eyes from oxidation and high-energy light damage. Lutein has a direct relationship with pigmentation in the eye, so lutein can also reduce the risk of eye diseases such as AMD.

 

Protect Skin

In addition to the benefits for vision, foods rich in carotenoids are also beneficial for skin health.

Carotene and lutein have antioxidant properties that can capture free radicals and effectively scavenge peroxides, thus preventing the negative effects of excessive sun exposure. They can also prevent the chemical carcinogen DMBA from attaching to DNA, thereby inhibiting the cancerous transformation of cells.

Carotenoids can stimulate fibroblasts to synthesize collagen and elastin, smoothing deep wrinkles around the eyes and crow's feet, thereby increasing skin density, elasticity and firmness. They also enhance the protective effect of the epidermis by reducing epidermal water loss, correcting water loss, and making the skin smooth, firm and elastic.

Carotenoids repair and regenerate collagen and elastin fibers damaged by UV exposure, restoring and improving skin thickness. Meanwhile, they can strongly inhibit the activity of elastase, the elastase degrades collagen and elastin. It can be seen that carotenoids can protect the skin from further loss of firmness and premature wrinkles.

Carotenoids also prevent the degradation of collagen, elastin and fibrillin. At the same time, they stimulate the natural mechanisms that protect the skin from UV radiation, strengthen the skin's resistance and support the healing process. Finally, they normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and improve lipid management in dry or oily skin.

 

Improve Digestion

Freeze Dried Apricot Powder is rich in dietary fiber, which helps prevent constipation and maintain normal gastric motility, regulating blood sugar balance in the body. Apricots also contain sorbitol, it has an impact on our intestinal microbiota and is beneficial to the bacterial composition of the intestine.

 

Regulate Blood Pressure

Apricots are rich in potassium, a mineral that acts as an electrolyte in the body, working with sodium to regulate muscle contraction and fluid balance. When the body consumes too much sodium, potassium-containing products can be supplemented to eliminate the excess sodium in the body. Therefore, adequate potassium intake is very important for preventing bloating and maintaining healthy blood pressure.

 

Guanjie Biotech is one of the famous freeze dried fruit powder suppliers. The Freeze Dried Apricot Powder we produce is at the top level in the industry. We have our own independent factory with mature and advanced production lines. We have passed Halal, Kosher, ISO, HACCP and other certifications. If you need, we can send you samples. Please contact info@gybiotech.com.