Halman Apricot

Halman Apricot Latest News

For the first time, a consignment of 1.5 metric tonnes of Halman apricots has been sent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.

About Halman Apricot

• It is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) variety found in Ladakh.
• It is one of the best and finest apricots in the world.
• It was introduced to the region over a century ago from China or Central Asia.
• It has a wide range of distribution in different parts of Ladakh with particularly abundant in the Sham (western) part of Ladakh including Dha-Hanu, Garkhon, Skurbuchan, Domkhar, Wanla, Khaltse, and Timosgang villages.
• Renowned for its rich flavor and versatility, it is deeply embedded in Ladakhi cuisine, traditional medicine, and festive rituals, making it an indispensable part of Ladakh’s agricultural heritage.
• Halman serves as a good source of nutritive compounds. 
• Nutritionally, it is a powerhouse of essential vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.
• It also serves as a good source of dietary fiber and antioxidants.

Source: HBL

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