Dried Apricot
Dried apricots of Turkish origin are the fruit of the apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca), naturally sun-dried, pitted and unsulfured or sulfurized for color preservation. There are two main varieties known as "Malatya" and "Urgup". These names refer to the main growing regions in Turkey. When treated with sulfur dioxide (SO₂), its color changes to a vibrant orange. Organic fruit that has not been treated with sulfur vapor is darker in color and has a coarser texture.