Fruits · per 100g
A smooth-skinned genetic variant of the peach, this stone fruit offers a crisp yet succulent texture and a concentrated sweetness balanced by a profile of protective plant pigments.
Vitamin E, Total Phenolic Acids
Total Lignans, Potassium
Available carbohydrates, Niacin
beta-Carotene, Vitamin A
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The nectarine is not a cross between a peach and a plum, but a peach with a single recessive gene that prevents the development of fuzzy skin.
Standout nutrients
Total Lignans
Chromium
Water
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Stone fruits generally have low emissions, though water usage in Mediterranean and Californian regions is a factor.
Storage
Do Not Refrigerate Until Ripe
2–3 days
Keep at room temperature to allow softening and sugar development.
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Once ripe, cold storage prevents over-softening.
Flavour
Harmonized from 5 validated sources
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