Product Name: Youpan Apricot (Oil Flat Apricot)
Description:
Youpan Apricot is a unique and rare apricot variety originating from Xinjiang, China. It combines the smooth, glossy skin characteristic of oil apricots with the distinctive flat-round shape of flat apricots . This exceptional variety is prized for its large fruit size, exceptionally sweet flavor, and complex taste profile.
Appearance:
The fruit features a beautiful flat-round shape with a smooth, hairless skin that is glossy and highly attractive. The flesh is thick, with a small pit, offering an impressive edible portion .
Flavor:
Youpan Apricot delivers a truly unique sensory experience, with a flavor often described as a delicious blend of peach, plum, and apricot . With a sugar content reaching 19%–22% Brix, it offers an intensely sweet and aromatic taste. The pit separates easily from the flesh (freestone), and the kernel is sweet and edible .
Key Commercial Advantages:
Unique Appearance – Smooth, glossy skin with a flat-round shape stands out on the shelf
Large Fruit Size – 80–100g average weight, a large-fruited apricot variety
High Sugar Content – 19–22% Brix for pure, intense sweetness
Complex Flavor Profile – A distinctive peach-plum-apricot taste
Freestone & Sweet Kernel – High edible rate with sweet, edible kernel
Good Storage Life – Durable and crack-resistant, suitable for fresh market distribution
Harvest Season:
July – a premium mid-to-late season variety with strong market demand.