PEACHES AND NECTARINES
PEACHES AND NECTARINES
Peaches are divided into three main categories: common peaches , nectarines ( also called nectarines ) and percocche .
These categories can be further divided according to the maturation period : we will have peaches with a very early ( June) , early ( July-August ) or late ( in September ) maturation.
Common peaches and percoche have velvety skin instead nectarine have smooth skin ; all types can have white or yellow pulp .
The plant is grown in many states where areas have mild temperate climate . Globally, the largest producers are the US , followed by Italy , Spain , Greece , China , France and Argentina . In Italy the major producing regions are Emilia - Romagna ( about 1/3 of the production ) , Campania ( 1/4 ) , Veneto and Latium .
WHEN THEY CAN BE FOUND
Le pesche e nettarine di marchiato fresco si trovano nei seguenti periodi:
- GEN 1
- FEB 2
- MAR 3
- APR 4
- MAG 5
- GIU 6
- LUG 7
- AGO 8
- SET 9
- OTT 10
- NOV 11
- DIC 12
DATI NUTRIZIONALI
Cherries of fresh quality can be found during the following months:
|
Energy(Kcal) |
69 |
|
Water |
80,5 |
|
Protein |
0,72 |
|
Carbohydrate |
18,1 |
|
Of which sugar |
15,4 |
|
Fat |
0,1 |
|
Cholesterol |
0 |
|
Fibre |
0,9 |
|
Sodium |
0,002 |
|
Vitamin C |
0,01 |
|
Calcium |
0,01 |
|
Magnesium |
0,007 |
|
Iron |
0,0003 |
CURIOSITY
The first specialized peach farmings in Italy date back to the 800 and were made in the province of Ravenna . Peaches are sweet and provide a typically moderate energy . Calories are provided mainly by fructose , while proteins and lipids are almost marginal .
RECIPES
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