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.

Nectarine

Selection Information

Seasonal Information

Nectarine Nutritional Information

Nectarine Tips & Trivia

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