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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.
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 19 days ago, 9/10/20 Sharer's comments : Scott Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 40 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarines are in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 47 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarines are in Season Now 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 53 days ago, 8/07/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 54 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarines are happening 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 68 days ago, 7/23/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Yellow Nectarines from Tenerelli Orchards! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tenerelli Orchards
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 69 days ago, 7/22/20 
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Tenerelli Orchards
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 76 days ago, 7/15/20 Sharer's comments : Spring Bright Yellow Nectarines 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 82 days ago, 7/09/20 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🇬🇷 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 88 days ago, 7/03/20 Sharer's comments : Carmen Miranda Yellow Nectarines back in action 💥 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 95 days ago, 6/26/20 Sharer's comments : Low acid very Floral Carman Miranda Nectarines! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States619-295-3172 About 96 days ago, 6/25/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarines going strong! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 99 days ago, 6/22/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarines in season now! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 103 days ago, 6/18/20 Sharer's comments : Carmen Miranda “ Mango Nectarines” at Specialty Produce Now! 
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Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 104 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : Honey Blaze Yellow Nectarines 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 106 days ago, 6/15/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow nectarines in from Boldt Farms! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 115 days ago, 6/06/20 Sharer's comments : InSeason nectarines from Boldt farms 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 124 days ago, 5/28/20 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 👌 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Troy Regier
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-779-4704 About 132 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Zee Fire 🔥 Yellow Nectarines. Regier Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 138 days ago, 5/14/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarine from Regier Family Farms! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Regier Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 146 days ago, 5/06/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Nectarines " Honey May". Good to have the Regiers back at the market! 
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Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-351-6203 About 153 days ago, 4/29/20 Sharer's comments : Early Yellow Nectarines from Scott Farms!! 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 155 days ago, 4/28/20 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 357 days ago, 10/08/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🇬🇷 The last of the season 👌🏻 
Hydra's Workshop
Super market Hydra
Attica, GreeceHydra About 385 days ago, 9/10/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 
Super Indo Depok Town Center
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 389 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 413 days ago, 8/13/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 😋 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 418 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 434 days ago, 7/23/19 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 434 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 435 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 444 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 444 days ago, 7/13/19 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 447 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 453 days ago, 7/04/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines ✅ 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 456 days ago, 7/02/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🤩 
Star fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L13 00302104814843 About 460 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 465 days ago, 6/22/19 
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Near San Diego, California, United States619-295-3172 About 472 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 474 days ago, 6/13/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🙌🏻 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top notch produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 493 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 497 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines locally grown 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 504 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines 🇬🇷 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 509 days ago, 5/09/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
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Jay & Linda Scott
Near Santa Monica, California, United States39861 Road 68 Dinuba CA 93618 559-351-6203 About 510 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Scott Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 510 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 516 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
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Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United States661-330-3396 About 517 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Murray Family Farms 
Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 527 days ago, 4/22/19 Sharer's comments : Nectarines from Spain 🇪🇸 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 530 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : From Morocco 🇲🇦 |
