Good source of vitamin A and potassium. Naturally fat-free. Great for snacking and baking. In California's fertile coastal regions grow the apricot trees that were first planted in the 1700's by the Spanish missionaries. Here, the nights are cool and the days are temperate so the fruit takes longer to ripen. Mariani California Apricots are a sweet flavored treat that is picked when ripe, cut by hand and dried cut side up in the sun. Sun drying produces a superior flavor so the rich taste of the apricot remains. California's true gold! A good source of vitamin A and potassium, our California Apricots make a healthy on-the-go snack.