Peach is a drupe or stone fruit (a fruit with plump flesh and a stone / seed at the center) much like cherries or plums. Peach is a fruit grown preferably in warmer temperate regions of the world.
Peaches with smooth skin are called nectarines. There are mainly two varieties of peaches based on the flesh color of the peach : white and yellow. White fleshed peach, which is less acidic and more sweet, is preferred more in Asian countries whereas yellow fleshed peach, which is more acidic and comparatively less sweet, is generally preferred in Europe or north America.
A ripe peach is deep golden yellowish in color. ( Ignore the red color as most of the plant breeders have bred the red color into many varieties of peaches to make the peach more attractive and easy to sell)
Average diameter of a peach fruit is about 6 cm (2.3 inches). Average weight of a peach can range from 130 gram – 220 gram ( 4.6 Ounces – 7.9 ounces).
Scientific name of Peaches
Prunus Persica
Other names of Peaches
- Melocotón
Calories by source in Peaches
- Calories by carbohydrate in Peaches = 86%
- Calories by fat in Peaches = 5%
- Calories by protein in Peaches = 9%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Peaches
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Peaches = 50%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Peaches = 11%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Peaches = 39%
Nutrition facts of Peaches
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.27 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.91 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 10.1 | GRAM | 4% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Peaches, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Peaches, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Peaches
- Ripe peach is soft to the touch
- Ripe peaches are golden yellow with red patches on the skin ( red part forms on the section most exposed to sunlight and also because many plant breeders have bred the red color in many peach varieties across the world)
- Unripe peaches will have greenish skin at the bottom of the stem of the fruit
- Ripe peach will have golden yellow color around the stem
- Unripe peaches do not have any smell
- Ripe peaches have a flowery sweet smell
- Unripe peaches will be hard to the touch and wont give in when pressed gently
Availability of Peaches
- The Seasons of peach depend on the geographical location
- USA – Peaches season ranges from May – September
- India – Peaches season ranges from April – May
- Spain – Peaches season ranges from April – October
- Italy – Peaches season ranges from June – September
- France – Peaches season ranges from June – September
- Greece – Peaches season ranges from June – September
- China – Peaches season ranges from April – November
- South Africa – Peaches season ranges from October – March
How to store Peaches
- Ripe peach can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days
- In case the peach is unripe, store them at room temperature till they ripen
- Do not refrigerate unripe peaches as they wont ripen in the fridge
- Store the peaches stem down ( on its shoulder )
- While storing peaches, make sure not to bunch them together as it might lead to bruising
- Peaches can be stored in exposed sunlight but making sure that peaches are not over heating is advisable
- Placing them in a paper bag with ethylene producing fruit like banana will quicken their ripening process
Complete nutrition facts of Peaches
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