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Nectarines

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The nectarine is a sweet and juicy stone fruit very similar to the peach. Unlike the peach, nectarine skin is smooth and shiny. There are two different varieties of nectarines in cultivation - white nectarines, which have a red skin and a white interior, and golden nectarines, with yellowish flesh.
Nectarines are very soft and easily damaged, and they have a very short shelf-life. Ripe nectarines are fragrant and give slightly when gently squeezed. Avoid those that are wrinkled or bruised.
Ripe nectarines will keep in plastic bags in the crisper section of the fridge for about 5 days. Unripe will ripen at room temperature over a few days.
for the most flavousome tasting fruit always eat them at room temperature.

Category: Fruit

In Season: Summer

To Buy:

Nectarines are very soft and easily damaged, and they have a very short shelf-life. Ripe nectarines are fragrant and give slightly when gently squeezed. Avoid those that are wrinkled or bruised.

To Store:

Ripe nectarines will keep in plastic bags in the crisper section of the fridge for about 5 days. Unripe will ripen at room temperature over a few days.

Tips & Tricks:

Cooking Tips:

Nectarine slices complement peppery salad greens. Make a salad with rocket leaves, roast almonds, avocado and tomato. Dress with a vinagerette and top with nectarine slices. Nectarines can be poached like peaches but there's nothing to beat them straight from the fruit bowl.

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Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Energy (kJ):

264

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.2

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.0

Vitamin C:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Carbohydrates, g:

11.6

Protein (g):

1.7

Saturated Fat, g :

0.0

Niacin (B3):

Potassium:

Salicylates:

High

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Cold and Flus

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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