Peaches

Peach/Pītiti

Availability

New Zealand peaches are available from December to March.

Storage and Handling

Store at room temperature. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Peaches are native to China and were first cultivated there 2400 years ago. They were carried along the old silk routes to Persia (Iran). The Persians passed the peach to the Romans with cultivation eventually spreading to Europe and the American continent.

Facts

Peaches are stone fruit (drupes) like cherries and apricots and are related to almonds
Peach flesh can be white, yellow or almost red

Growing Facts

Peaches grow on deciduous trees 5-10m tall
The fruit is picked by hand to avoid damaging the delicate flesh
Occasionally a nectarine can grow on a peach tree
Once planted a peach tree can take up to four years to produce fruit

Nutrition Information

1 peach = 138g

	Average Quantity per serving	% Daily Intake per serve	Average Quantity per 100 g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	244/58	3%	177/42
Protein (g)	1.4	3%	1.0
Fat, total (g)	0.7	1%	0.5
- saturated (g)	0.07	0%	0.05
Available carbohydrate (g)	10.1	3%	7.3
- sugars (g)	10.1	11%	7.3
Dietary Fibre (g)	2.6	9%	1.9
Sodium (mg)	6	0%	4
Vitamin C (mg)	13	33% RDI*	10
Niacin (mg)	1.02	10% RDI*	0.74
Vitamin A Equiv. (µg)	110	15% RDI*	80
Vitamin E (mg)	1.8	18% RDI*	1.3
Potassium (mg)	309		224