Halman Apricot : In News
For the first time, a consignment of 1.5 metric tonnes of Halman apricots has been sent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.
- Halman Apricot is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) variety found in Ladakh.
- It is one of the best and finest apricots in the world.
- It was introduced to the region over a century ago from China or Central Asia.
- It has a wide range of distribution in different parts of Ladakh with particularly abundant in the Sham (western) part of Ladakh including Dha-Hanu, Garkhon, Skurbuchan, Domkhar, Wanla, Khaltse, and Timosgang villages.
- Renowned for its rich flavor and versatility, it is deeply embedded in Ladakhi cuisine, traditional medicine, and festive rituals, making it an indispensable part of Ladakh’s agricultural heritage.
- Halman serves as a good source of nutritive compounds.
- Nutritionally, it is a powerhouse of essential vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.
- It also serves as a good source of dietary fiber and antioxidants.
