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Description/Taste
The nectarine is a rounded fruit with a single central groove. Its smooth skin is blushed with hues of ruby, pink and gold throughout. The flesh is perfumed with aromatics, overtly juicy when ripe, and golden colored with red bleeds at the skin and surrounding the central rough pit. A ripe nectarine's texture is soft with a melting quality, its flavors balanced with layers both bright and sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Nectarines are available year-round with a peak season during late spring and summer.
Current Facts
Nectarines are the result of a natural occurring genetic mutation of the peach. Nectarines, botanical name, Prunus persica nucipersica, are a stone fruit and species within the genus, Prunus, alongside cherries, apricots, plums and almonds. There are two types of nectarines: yellow-fleshed and white fleshed. White-fleshed nectarines are typically low or sub-acid while yellow-fleshed nectarines are both sweet and tart.
Nutritional Value
A nectarine seed is considered highly inedible as it can contain high levels of poisonous hydrogen cyanide. This toxin is readily detected by its bitter taste. The fruit of nectarine has high levels of beta carotene, calcium and vitamin C. Herbalists use the branches and leaves of nectarine trees as a demulcent, for stomach disorders and as a kidney and intestine detoxant.
Applications
Nectarines are suitable to be used in any recipe calling for peaches. They are best for eating fresh out of hand, yet they can also be poached, grilled, made into a compote, syrup, jelly and infused into drinks or added to dessert recipes such as cakes, pies and ice cream. Nectarines pair well with other stone fruit such as apricots, cherries and almonds, citrus, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, cream and custards. Savory pairings include herbs such as basil, cilantro and arugula, hazelnut and pistachio nuts and oil, aged cheeses such as parmesan and mild cheeses such as ricotta and burrata, sausages, pork belly and grilled fish. The flowers of nectarine trees can be steeped and used to impart flavors in teas.
Geography/History
The definitive origin of nectarines is unknown. Documentation of the first nectarine was recorded in English in 1616. As peaches are native to central Asia, though, there is geographical speculation that the first nectarine was found growing on a peach tree within the same region and trade routes brought it to Europe in the 15th century. Genetic studies have concluded that nectarines are created due to a recessive allele. Without two copies of a gene, specific genetic traits will not be inherited. Thus, the nectarine naturally evolved as a fuzz-free peach. The lack of fuzz contributes to the fruit's brighter colorings and to its ability to bruise more easily. Nectarines still occur as bud mutations on peach trees. The trees' preferred climate is similar to that of the peach. Their growing regions are regulated by the seasons. Only in spring and summer will fruit become ripe. Nectarine trees need rainy winters and hot dry summers. Cultivation occurs in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres which experience opposite summers and winters allowing for year round availability.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Mangia Mangia | CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 172 days ago, 10/08/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🇬🇷 The last of the season 👌🏻 
Hydra's Workshop
Super market Hydra
Attica, GreeceHydra About 200 days ago, 9/10/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 
Super Indo Depok Town Center
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 203 days ago, 9/07/19 Sharer's comments : nectarine di superindo depok town center 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 228 days ago, 8/13/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 😋 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 233 days ago, 8/08/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🇬🇷 
Green String Farm
Green String Farm
Near Petaluma, California, United States3571 Old Adobe Road Petaluma CA 94954 707-778-7500 About 249 days ago, 7/23/19 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 249 days ago, 7/23/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines - locally grown 📸 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 250 days ago, 7/22/19 
New World Market
New World Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States5641 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121 415-751-8810 About 259 days ago, 7/13/19 
Richmond Produce
Richmond Produce Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States5527 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121 415-387-2512 About 259 days ago, 7/13/19 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 261 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🌸 
Central market of Athens Greece
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 268 days ago, 7/04/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines ✅ 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 270 days ago, 7/02/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🤩 
Star fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L13 00302104814843 About 275 days ago, 6/27/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 😻 
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Northgate Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Anaheim, California, United States2030 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim CA 92806 714-507-7640 About 280 days ago, 6/22/19 
Specialty Produce
Specialty
Near San Diego, California, United States619-295-3172 About 287 days ago, 6/15/19 Sharer's comments : All the stone fruit in our Farmers Market Cooler 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Athinagoras EPE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral Market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 289 days ago, 6/13/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🙌🏻 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top notch produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 308 days ago, 5/25/19 Sharer's comments : First yellow nectarines, yum! 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 312 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines locally grown 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 319 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🇬🇷 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 324 days ago, 5/09/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Jay & Linda Scott
Near Santa Monica, California, United States39861 Road 68 Dinuba CA 93618 559-351-6203 About 325 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Scott Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 325 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Murray Family Farms 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 331 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United States661-330-3396 About 332 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Murray Family Farms 
Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 341 days ago, 4/22/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 345 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : From Morocco 🇲🇦 
Little Italy Mercato
Lone Oak Ranch
Near San Diego, California, United States858-401-2644 About 679 days ago, 5/19/18 Sharer's comments : Nectarines spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Culver City Farmers Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United States420 W. Shaw Ave. , Fresno 93704 About 682 days ago, 5/15/18 Sharer's comments : Nectarines spotted at Culver City Farmers Market. Small and tart. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens top notch produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-288-5085 About 686 days ago, 5/12/18 Sharer's comments : Nectarines spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Torrance Farmer's Market
Steve Murray
Near Torrance, California, United StatesBakersfield , 93307 661-330-0100 About 693 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Nectarines spotted at Torrance Farmer's Market. High acid but balanced in flavor. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 698 days ago, 4/30/18 Sharer's comments : Nectarines spotted at Specialty Produce. First of the season yellow nectarines from Murray Family Farms. Make sure to grab ones with a lot of sunspots on them for the highest level of sweetness! |
