|
|
|
|
|
|
The world of cooking has many legends, rumors and myths. We are trying to gather all the facts and present them to you.
Fruit size, shape, and freedom from defects and decay. High consumer acceptance is attained for fruit with high (>10%) soluble solids content (SSC) and moderate acidity (0.7-1.0%). Apricots with 2-3 pounds-force flesh firmness are considered ready to eat. Apricot cultivars have a rapid rate of fruit softening (3 pounds-force per day at 20°C (68°F). |