Apricot Juice Concentrate (16 oz)

Apricot in your everyday routine

A simple apricot drink after a meal offers a change from a familiar juice flavor. Measure one tablespoon, add water to taste and choose the time that fits your day. Midday and evening are both practical options.

The same bottle can bring variety to breakfast or cooking. Those recipe uses have their own portions: a shared dressing or glaze divides its concentrate among several plates. Use the labeled serving to plan your routine and the recipe amount to season your food.

For the wider fruit science, explore the Fruit Compound Library.

One ingredient, carefully handled

Ingredient: 100% apricot juice concentrate. No added sugar or filler juices. Concentration specification: approximately 65° Brix.

• Pasteurized by our supplier before bottling.
• Cold-filled by FruitFast without reheating.
• Nitrogen-flushed and held refrigerated until shipment.
• BPA-free PET #1 bottle; refrigerate or freeze on arrival.

FruitFast is part of a family business rooted in Northern Michigan since 1945. Explore our family history and how FruitFast handles its concentrates. Our Brix guide explains the concentration measurement.

Frequently asked questions

What does it taste like?

Expect soft apricot flavor, ripe stone-fruit sweetness, mild acidity and a lightly floral finish. Use more water for a gentler drink or less for a fuller flavor. The concentrate itself is much stronger than a finished beverage.

Can I substitute it for fresh apricots?

Use it for apricot flavor, not as a direct replacement for fruit pieces. It does not provide the same texture or bulk as chopped apricots. In a recipe, start with a measured amount and adjust the liquid balance.

What fruits pair well with apricot?

Peach and pear keep a blend in a softer stone-fruit direction; mango gives it a more tropical character. A small amount of lemon can add brightness. Begin with a small test glass so you can adjust easily.

How many servings does the bottle contain?

The 16 fl oz bottle contains about 32 labeled servings of 1 tablespoon. A drink using 2 tablespoons contains two labeled servings. At a 1:7 ratio, the bottle makes sixteen 8 fl oz drinks, or one gallon total.

Can I add it to a glaze or dressing?

Yes. Whisk a little into the other ingredients, taste, and add more only if needed. A batch used over several portions divides the concentrate among those portions; it is not a labeled serving on every plate.

Is sugar or another juice added?

No. The only ingredient is 100% apricot juice concentrate. It contains naturally occurring fruit sugars, so “no added sugar” does not mean sugar-free. Anything added to a finished recipe changes that recipe’s ingredients.

When should I use my daily serving?

Use one labeled serving daily after a meal. Midday or evening is your preference. For a drink, dilute the concentrate to taste; the amount used in a shared recipe is divided among that recipe’s portions.

How should I store it?

FruitFast keeps the bottle refrigerated until shipment; normal shipping does not require cold packs. Refrigerate or freeze on arrival and keep refrigerated after opening. For best quality, use within about six months and follow the label. See our concentrate storage guide.

Will this flavor always be available?

It is a limited-release product, so availability can change between production runs. Check the product’s current purchase options and current limited releases rather than relying on a promised restock date.

Who Apricot concentrate is for

• People who enjoy mild stone-fruit flavor and a lightly floral finish.
• Yogurt, smoothie and breakfast-bowl makers.
• Cooks adding fruit flavor to dressings and glazes.
• Customers exploring specialty concentrates beyond the core flavors.

Choose the flavor you enjoy and adjust the dilution to your preference. This is a concentrate for mixing or food use, with portions you measure yourself.

Apricot research and fruit compounds

Apricots are studied for carotenoids and a range of phenolic compounds. Carotenoids are a useful starting point for understanding the pigments found in many orange and yellow fruits. Fruit variety, ripeness and processing affect composition, so the guides below explain the science without assigning an unmeasured amount to your bottle.

Explore carotenoids, beta-carotene, phenolic acids, or browse the Fruit Compound Library.

Research findings depend on the food or preparation studied, the amount used and the outcome measured. These educational links are not a finished-product assay or a promise of a particular health result.

Serving and mixing

Daily routine: one labeled serving after a meal. Choose midday or evening to suit your preference.

Labeled serving: 1 Tbsp (0.5 fl oz / approximately 15 mL). The 16 fl oz bottle contains about 32 labeled servings.

Shake before measuring. For an 8 fl oz lighter drink, mix 1 Tbsp (0.5 fl oz) concentrate with 7½ fl oz water. A classic 1:7 drink uses 2 Tbsp (1 fl oz) concentrate plus 7 fl oz water and contains two labeled servings.

For food, use the recipe amount rather than assuming each portion equals a labeled serving. See the mixing and reconstitution guide for more mixing context.

Ways to use Apricot concentrate

Apricot sparkling drink, one glass

Stir 1 tablespoon concentrate into 7½ fl oz plain sparkling water. Add ice and a slice of fresh fruit if desired. The drink contains one labeled serving of apricot concentrate; a small touch of lemon can sharpen the finish.

Apricot yogurt swirl, one bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon concentrate into ¾ cup plain yogurt. Top with chopped nuts and a spoonful of oats. For a softer blend, stir completely; for a more pronounced ribbon of flavor, swirl the concentrate through just before eating.

Apricot-mustard dressing, a shared batch

Whisk 1 tablespoon concentrate with 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Add a little water if needed. Serve over greens or cooked vegetables; the whole batch contains one tablespoon concentrate.

Apricot smoothie, one glass

Blend 1 tablespoon concentrate with ¾ cup milk or a milk alternative, ½ cup frozen peach slices and a few ice cubes. Add liquid gradually to reach the texture you prefer. Taste before adding any extra sweetener.

These are starting ideas to adjust to your taste. Explore the flavor partners above or browse current limited releases for other combinations.