Peach
Common Name: Peach
Botanical Name: Prunus persica
Growing Area: Grown worldwide including USA, Chile, Europe, China, Japan
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General Info:
Originating from China, the Peach fruit and its cultivars have become well known and loved throughout the world. The Peach tree, which is actually a part of the Rose family, is a deciduous tree that can grow approximately 13-33 feet in height and produces narrow green leaves and small, delicate blossoms in early spring. The flowers grow in pairs or alone and have five soft pink petals. The Peach fruit itself has a delicious scent and can either have deep yellow or whitish flesh. The very thin skin of the Peach can be fuzzy and velvety in texture or very smooth and glossy such as in the popular nectarine cultivar. The Peach has a single seed, or stone, in the center of the fruit and is oval shaped and rough in texture. This stone can either separate easily from the flesh of the fruit or cling to it, depending on the variety. Peaches are commonly enjoyed as fresh fruit and have a mellow, sweet, sometimes slightly acidic flavor. They are also often used in cooking and baking.
Nutrients & Applications:
The tasty, juicy Peach has many nutritional benefits, one being that it is a very good source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C may help support the immune system, as well as possibly enhancing iron absorption. Research also shows that Vitamin C may be a factor in promoting bone health. Consuming Vitamin C may also promote cardiovascular and respiratory health in some individuals. The Peach fruit is also good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin and Potassium. Research has also shown Peaches to contain carotenoids and polyphenolic compounds which may benefit the cardiovascular system.*
