Nectarine

What gives it its taste and how to recognise it

• appropriate choice of variety to suit the soil and climate
• sugar content of above 12° Brix
• acidity between 4 and 14 mEq/100 cc inclusive
• sugar/acidity balance
• low atmospheric humidity in the growing fields
• good exposure of all foliage to the sun’s rays
• picked at the correct time
• good colouring of the fruit right up to the stalk
• crunchy but juicy flesh.

Nutritional and nutraceutical value

• energy content: 39 Kcal/100g;
• rich in: potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C and beta-carotene;
• benefits: helps lower LDL cholesterol (the so-called bad cholesterol) and prevent inflammatory diseases.