- Home
- Product Range
- Peach/Nectarine
Peach/Nectarine
Peaches and nectarines are true summer fruits. Like the apricot, plum and cherry, the peach and the nectarine belong to the 'stone fruit' group. The name says it all, it has a lot of spice in it. The peach is a yellow/red somewhat hairy fruit. The taste is soft and sweet. Many people confuse the peach and the nectarine. The nectarine is a variant of the peach. However, the nectarine is smaller than the peach and the skin is smoother and therefore more shiny. The nectarine is also less vulnerable than the peach.
Storage
Peaches are very fragile. It is better not to store them in the refrigerator, as this will affect the taste. A peach can be kept for no longer than three days, depending of course on the ripeness at the time of picking. The nectarine is a bit firmer and can be stored longer. Preferably keep them in a cool place. Depending on the ripeness at the time of picking, they can be kept for about a week.
Cleaning
Peaches and nectarines can be eaten like an apple: with skin and hair. Be careful because it has a fairly large pit in it.
Consumption
Peaches and nectarines have a nice sweet taste. You can eat them out of hand, with or without the skin. Make your own jam from peaches or nectarines, you can't beat that. The fruits can also be used in salads, in desserts, in rice dishes with curry and as a filling for pancakes. So plenty of options. [view our recipe page]
Nutritional value
In addition to being deliciously sweet and juicy, peaches and nectarines are of course also healthy. You probably already knew that carrots are good for your eyes, but did you know that nectarines are even better for your eyes? In addition to beta-carotene, they also contain lutein and zeaxanthin. These are all three important building blocks for your eyes. Peaches are not standouts, but they do contain a good mix of potassium, fiber, lutein, beta-carotene and zeaxinthe. Peaches and nectarines are also relatively slender fruits