Also call:
 | DESCRIPTION
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Nectarines are quite similar to the peach in shape and colour but the difference
between this two fruit is that, the skin is smooth with a shiny red-yellow colour.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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Nectarines are natively grown in China. The flesh of the nectarines are used to be
white but since it was crossed between the peach, the flesh now becomes yellow or pink and
also becomes larger and firmer.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
|
Select bright, firm and even-coloured fruit with a slightly softening along the
seam. Ripen at room temperature and then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
| PREPARATION AND USE
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Wash. Peel if desired. Coat with lemon juice after cutting to prevent browning.
Eaten fresh or eat in fruit salad and dessert, can be stewed or poached.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
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Excellent source of vitamin C and good
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS
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- SERVING SIZE: 100 grm
| * ENERGY: |
156 kj |
* IRON: |
|
| * PROTEIN: |
1
grm |
* POTASSIUM: |
|
| * FAT: |
.1 grm |
* CALCIUM: |
|
| * CARBOHYDRATE: |
8 grm |
* VITAMIN A: |
|
| * DIETARY FIBRE: |
2 grm |
* VITAMIN B: |
|
| * SODIUM: |
|
* VITAMIN C: |
13
mg |
| VARIETY
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 CLINGSTONE:
 FREESTONE:
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