USA Premium Black Velvet ™ Apricots

Class 1

weighs approx 450gms per box ... Black Velvet™ Apricots are small to medium fruits , averaging 2 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and are slightly larger than common apricot varieties. The surface is also covered in a light fuzz, creating a smooth and velvety texture . Underneath the skin , the golden yellow-orange flesh is aqueous , firm , tender , and dense with a soft consistency , enveloping a central brown pit that clings tightly to the flesh . Black Velvet™ Apricots contain a honey-sweet flavor balanced (upto 22.4 Brix) with subtle tart and tangy nuances .

 Black Velvet™ Apricots are available for a short season in the early summer , and the fruit was created from a cross between a plum and an apricot . Black Velvet™ Apricots were selected for their sweet flavoring , juicy nature , and vivid color contrast between the dark purple skin and golden flesh .

The variety exhibits many traits from its apricot parentage and is a favored boutique citrus throughout the United States. Despite their popularity, Black Velvet™ Apricots are only available for 2 to 3 weeks in the early summer and are sought after by apricot enthusiasts as a fresh eating cultivar 😍🤤👍🏻