Sodium metabisulfite dipping, hot water blanching and sulfur fumigation impact on the nutritional quality of dried apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivars

ARTICLE INFORMATION Background: Fruit postharvest loss has become a major concern for apricot growers. Under this situation, fruit valorization will continue to challenge agricultural sustainability. Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the nutritional and sensorial quality of fresh and dried apricot fruits cultivars (Amr Leuch, Bayoudhi, Canino, Khad Hlima, Khit el Oued, and Sayeb) harvested from private orchards in Hajeb Laayoun- Kairouan Tunisia, during two growing seasons (2018/2019)....