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Q. |
Do you have a store
at the ranch? |
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A. |
Our store/ranch is
located at 890 Westside Road in
Hollister. We're here most
days, Monday through Friday, between
8:00am and 3:00pm. If you are
planning a visit, please call ahead
of time (831-801-5275) or email us
at
apricotking@gmail.com. On
weekends, you can find us at various
farmer's markets.
Click
here for our Farmer's Market
schedule. |
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Q. |
What is a California Blenheim apricot? |
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A. |
Simply put, the best tasting apricots in the world! They are a rare (only 800 acres left in the state) and flavorful apricot famous for its delicate taste and superb dried flavor. This variety can only be grown in a few places in the world including the Santa Clara Valley. |
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Q. |
What is a slab apricot? |
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A. |
All the old-timers know that slabs are the extra-ripe, fullest-of-sweetness kind of dried apricot. Usually hand-cut and when placed on a tray to dry, they lose their shape and "slab" out on the tray. Often compared to fruit leather, slabs are the sweetest, most intense flavor of our dried Blenheim apricot. |
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Q. |
What is a slip-pit apricot? |
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A. |
These are the biggest and most plump Blenheim apricots dried whole. Then, the pits are slipped-out and dried a few more days. Few growers make slip-pits as they are a two-step labor of love. The taste is superb! Plump like a pillow with a stong "woody" flavor from the pit. The Cot Queen says "Once you go slippies, you never go back!" |
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Q. |
Do you add sugar to your dried apricots? |
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A. |
No. Our apricots obtain their sweetness from naturally drying in the California sun! |
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Q. |
How long can dried apricots be stored? |
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A. |
Our dried apricots can last years in the refrigerator...but, we want you to eat a bag a week. That's all we ask! Seriously, our fruits are all low in sulphur dioxide. We keep them refrigerated and so should you. They'll last unrefrigerated for about 4 months, but they will gradually lose their bright color and turn darker. |
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Q. |
Do you carry certified organic products? |
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A. |
Although our products are not
certified organic, they are
grown without the use of pesticides,
insecticides or petrochemicals. |
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Q. |
What is the nutritional information for apricots? |
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A. |
Based on a serving size of approximately 6 dried apricots (42 g):
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Calories
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber
Sugars
Protein
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110
0g
0g
0mg
5mg
25g
2g
16g
1g |
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Vitamin A 50% ♦ Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% ♦ Iron 10% |
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More potassium than a banana. |
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Q. |
What about apricot pits (kernels, seeds, etc.)? |
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A. |
We save a lot of our pits for our customers who want to crack them out and eat the kernels. They are sun-dried and organic, of course. They require some hammering to extract the inside kernel.
*Apricot pits are considered controversial because, like apple seeds, they contain cyanide. However, they also contain vitamin B-17 and Laetrile not found in any other food source. Please use reasonable judgment when consuming this product. |
