• Fresh Fruit: Apricots can be eaten fresh or used in salads, desserts, and jams. 
  • Dried Fruit: Dried apricots are a popular and nutritious snack. 
  • Culinary Applications: They are used in various cuisines, including savory dishes like stews and tagines. 
  • Apricot Kernels: The seeds inside the fruit's pits, called "kernels," are toxic when raw due to amygdalin, but are used in some cuisines, sparingly, for their distinct flavor. 
  • Fresh Fruit: Apricots can be eaten fresh or used in salads, desserts, and jams. 
  • Dried Fruit: Dried apricots are a popular and nutritious snack. 
  • Culinary Applications: They are used in various cuisines, including savory dishes like stews and tagines. 
  • Apricot Kernels: The seeds inside the fruit's pits, called "kernels," are toxic when raw due to amygdalin, but are used in some cuisines, sparingly, for their distinct flavor.