Weston Apricot | CAT 1 | Del Río ® | California | CRB-BX 17.67 Lb

The Del Rio® Weston apricot is a fresh stone fruit with juicy flesh, delicate aroma, and a sweet flavor balanced by natural acidity. Its carton-box format makes it ideal for wholesale, retail, foodservice, pastry, and commercial display.

Organoleptic Properties

Velvety yellow-orange skin, firm-juicy flesh, and mild fruity aroma. Sweet flavor with light acidity and characteristic fresh apricot notes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for fresh consumption, fruit shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, fruit salads, desserts, pastry, jams, compotes, and gourmet preparations.

Format

Corrugated carton box (C-CTN) of approximately 8 kg.

Category 1 product, selected for good appearance, firmness, uniformity, and commercial quality.

Storage and Handling

Keep refrigerated between 0 °C and 4 °C. Handle carefully to prevent bruising, excessive pressure, and skin damage. For immediate consumption, fruit may be kept at room temperature until better aroma and texture develop.

Quality and Selection Criteria

Choose firm, clean, aromatic fruit with no bruises, soft spots, wrinkles, dark marks, leakage, or mechanical damage. Fruit should show uniform color and slight give when ready to eat.

Seasonality

Seasonal product, mainly available during the California stone fruit season.

Origin

United States.

Fresh apricot stands out for its delicate aroma and balance between sweetness and acidity, making it highly versatile for direct consumption and culinary applications.