Organic
Peaches
"Ripened to Perfection"
Juicy and sweet, peaches are a delight of the summer season, with tender skin and velvety flesh, rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
Also known as
Nectarine
Botanical name
Prunus persica
Product Details
PLU Code
94378
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Nectarine › Large
Origin
Native to China and the Himalayas, peaches are now cultivated worldwide in temperate climates, with major production countries including the USA, China, Italy, and Spain.
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Peaches
Tree-ripened peaches are picked at full maturity to ensure optimal sugar content and flavor. Yellow-fleshed peaches are considered sweeter and softer than white-fleshed varieties.
Nutrition Information
Peaches are a nutrient-rich fruit low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. One medium-sized peach, approximately 150 grams, contains:
Energy 51 kcal
Protein 0.9 grams
Fat 0.3 grams
Carbohydrates 13.4 grams
Fiber 2.5 grams
Sugar 8.6 grams
Sodium 0.5 milligrams
Potassium 285 milligrams
Vitamin A 397 IU
Vitamin C 6.6 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.7 milligrams
Vitamin K 3.7 micrograms
Folate 10.4 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh nectarines. 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
Ventilated boxes or containers to prevent moisture buildup
Storage Notes: Susceptible mid- and late-season cultivars develop internal breakdown (mealy or leathery, browned, flavorless flesh that fails to ripen) 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. 418-422.
Applies to: fresh nectarines.
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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