Apricot Pulp

Apricot pulp is the pureed flesh of ripe apricots. It is made by washing, pitting, and then processing the fruit into a smooth or slightly textured pulp. It retains much of the fruit's natural flavor, color, and nutrients.

Manufacturers use apricot pulp to add natural fruit flavor, sweetness, and color to foods. It is commonly found in fruit juices, nectars, jams, jellies, baked goods like cookies and pastries, and fruit-flavored yogurts. It can also act as a natural thickener.

Apricot pulp is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated apricots and their components, but specific regulatory limits for apricot pulp as an additive are not typically set. At typical consumption levels, it is considered a healthy part of a balanced diet.