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General Produce

Nectarines

Nectarines
Sizing
 

30-, 42-, 50-, 56-, 64-, 72-, 84-, and 90-count

Common Packs:

Single- and two-layer tray packs

Volume-fill boxes

Receiving Inspecting:

Good quality nectarines should be plump and well-colored with smooth, unblemished skins. Avoid shriveled or rotting nectarines.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:

Uneven ripening, shriveling, and flavor loss are signs of immature fruit. Flesh browning, mealy texture, and poor flavor indicate chill injury.

Usage Ideas:

  • Toss arugula with sliced nectarines, beet ribbons, crumbled feta cheese, and pecan vinaigrette.
  • Layer sliced nectarines, blackberries, and honey-sweetened Mascarpone cheese in parfait glasses.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Sweet and floral with a slightly tangy aftertaste.

Texture Profile

Thin, smooth, brightly colored skins; firm, juicy flesh.

Pairings

Pair with beets, blackberries, feta cheese, honey.

Substitution Suggestions

Peaches, apricots, apriums.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup nectarine (143g) grams
Calories 60
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g9%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg0%
Iron 0.40mg2%
Potassium 290mg6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.