Apricot Filling

Apricot filling is a sweet spread made from cooked apricots, sugar, and often other ingredients like corn syrup, pectin, and citric acid. The apricots are typically pureed or chopped and then cooked down with sweeteners and thickeners to achieve a jam-like consistency. It is used to add a fruity flavor and moist texture to baked goods.

Manufacturers use apricot filling primarily for its sweet, fruity flavor and its ability to add moisture and texture to baked goods. It is commonly found in cookies, pastries, croissants, muffins, sweet rolls, and snack bars. It acts as a filling or topping, enhancing the overall taste and appeal of these products.

Apricot filling is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary health considerations relate to its sugar content, as it is a concentrated source of added sugars. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various components of fruit fillings, such as added sugars and thickeners, but do not assign specific health implications to the composite 'apricot filling' itself. Typical consumption as part of a balanced diet is not associated with adverse health effects.