Dried apricots are one of the most popular dried fruits. Although often this word is mistaken for any dried apricot. In fact, dried apricots are halves of an apricot, usually large varieties. The fruit is cut in half, the bone is taken out of it, and then dried for 6-8 days. In order to get 1 kg of dried apricots, you need 3-4 kg of fresh apricots. The harvesting method may differ depending on the country: for example, in Tajikistan, an apricot is usually placed on sheets of iron, while in Uzbekistan it is strung on a string and dried in the sun or lightly smoked. When choosing dried apricots, you should not be deceived by its bright orange color: a riot of colors may indicate that it contains sulfur dioxide. Natural dried apricots are usually a calm golden yellow or brownish hue with a matte skin.