Organic
Peach
"Nature's Candy"
Juicy and sweet, tree-ripened peaches that are bursting with flavor and aroma, perfect for snacking, baking, and culinary delights
Also known as
Persica, Persian Apple, Queen of Fruits
Botanical name
Prunus persica
Product Details
PLU Code
94044
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Peaches › Large
Origin
China, United States, Spain, Italy, Greece
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Peach
Peaches are a rich source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber, with tree-ripened varieties considered the highest quality for its exceptional flavor and texture
Nutrition Information
Peach is low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals, one medium-sized peach weighing approximately 150g provides 58 calories, 0.9g of protein, 0.3g of fat, 14.3g of carbohydrates, and 2.5g of dietary fiber.
It is a good source of vitamin A and beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects the body against free radicals, also a good source of vitamin C, with one peach providing 10% of the recommended daily intake.
Peaches are also rich in potassium, copper, and manganese, and a medium-sized peach provides 8% of the recommended daily intake of potassium, 6% of copper, and 5% of manganese.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh peaches. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Handling and packaging according to the ripeness (soft skin fruits), avoid damage. Store in shallow layers in a box or tray.
Storage Notes: Internal breakdown (mealy, woolly, browned or translucent flesh, with flavor lost first) is the main cause of deterioration and develops faster at intermediate cool temperatures than at the near-freezing optimum, so fruit should be cooled quickly and held at the optimum. Highest freezing point: -1.5°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 466-470.
Applies to: fresh peaches.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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