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- The nectarine, which is actually a peach
- The nectarine - a botanical profile
- The ingredients of a nectarine
- The different types of nectarines
- Tips & Tricks
The nectarine, which is actually a peach
The nectarine is actually a peach or better a peach mutation. Unlike the peach, however, her skin is smooth and not as furry as that of the peach. Smooth skin is a recessive genetic trait, so it can happen that peach trees occasionally carry nectarines.
Early article How to get the nectarine tree through the winterThe nectarine - a botanical profile
The nectarine belongs to the rose family and has the botanical name Prunus persica nectarina. The Nektarinenbaum can reach a height of three to eight meters and an age of up to 30 years with appropriate care. Its growth rate is relatively slow at ten to twenty centimeters per year, especially since it has to be cut regularly.
The nectarine tree flowers from March to April in the colors white to pale pink. The flowers grow even before the lanceolate leaves. This is the time when the nectarine tree is very sensitive to frost. The nectarine itself is big and meaty. Their pulp is white, yellow, orange or reddish, with the white-fleshy fruit being particularly aromatic in flavor.
The ingredients of a nectarine
The yellow-red fruit has less water and more sugar than a peach. However, nectarines have a variety of valuable ingredients. Among other things, they contain vitamins A and E, beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium, zinc and selenium. They have a slightly laxative, draining effect and strengthen the connective tissue. Nectarines are a fine dessert fruit, which is also suitable for small snacks.
The different types of nectarines
The variety of nectarines is barely manageable and year after year, new ones are added, while others disappear from the market again. They vary in their appearance and also in their taste and aroma. While some taste slightly sour, others are very sweet.
Over the course of the season, up to 100 different varieties of nectarines are offered, most of which come from Californian breeds. Often, differentiation is made according to color.
The most important yellow-fleshed varieties include:
The most important whitefish varieties include:
Tips & Tricks
Nectarines taste fresh and raw, whereby the shell can be eaten. However, they are also suitable for fruit salad, in desserts, for cakes and cereals. Nectarines can also be processed well to jam, compote and Fruchtbowlen.
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