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- A white fleshed early season nectarine.
- Fruit are round to oblong in shape.
- Red in colour with a cream background.
- Flesh is white with red areas, firm and moderately juicy.
- A clingstone variety, meaning the stone is hard to separate from the flesh.
- Taste is mildly sweet with a touch of acid.
Health Benefits
100g of raw Nectarine yields the following:
- Calories – 44
- Total Carbs – 4% of DV
- Protein – 2% of DV
- Dietary Fibre – 7% of DV
- Vitamin A – 7% of DV
- Vitamin C – 9% of DV
- Calcium – 1% of DV
- Iron – 2% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Selecting tips
- Chose medium to large, firm nectarines with smooth skin.
- Avoid nectarines with wrinkled or green skin.
Storage tips
- Nectarines ripen in cool, dark places.
- Store unripe nectarines in a paper bag for up to two days.
- When ripe, store nectarines in a refrigerator up to five days.