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Nectarine

Nectarine


Selection Information


Usage: Eaten out of hand & in fruit salads.

Selection: Good-quality nectarines will be fairly large, have smooth, unblemished skin and will be firm but not rock-hard. Ripen nectarines at home for 2 to 3 days at room temperature until they are slightly soft along the seam. Ripe fruit will have a sweet nectarine smell that is stronger when the fruit is at room temperature.





Avoid: Avoid product that is too small, soft, pitted, bruised or has small spots of mold.


Seasonal Information


California product is available from May through September while imports are available from January through April.


Nectarine Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 1 medium (140g)

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 70
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g

1% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 0mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 16g

5% 

Dietary Fiber 2g

 

Sugars 14g

 

Protein 1g

 

Vitamin A 4%

Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 0%

Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Low-fat, Sodium-free, Source of fiber, Source of vitamin C,
Cholesterol-free.


Nectarine Tips & Trivia

  • The nectarine got its start in China as a genetic variant of the common peach and is not, as some believe, the consequence of a cross between a peach and a plum. One Chinese emperor was so enthralled with nectarines that he and his people referred to them as the "nectar of the gods."

  • The nectarine came to America via Europe, and made its way to California over 130 years ago.

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