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Nectarines

Overview

Compatibility & Temperature

Grade Tolerances

Nutrition Information

Nectarines

Types

Freestone and Clingstone.

As the name indicates, Freestone nectarines are those in which the pit does not cling to the edible flesh, while the Clingstone nectarine varieties are those in which the pit does attach to the edible portion.

Century Farms Nectarines
Century Farms Nectarines

 

Compatibility

Group 1. Ice contact not recommended. Ethylene producer.

 

Temperature

USDA recommended storage 32° to 34° F. (0° to 1.5° C.)

Approximate freezing point 30.4° F. (-0.9° C.)

 

Sources: The Produce Blue Book

Century Farms Nectarines

Summary of Published Grade Standard

Tolerances

(The following pertains to U.S. No. 1 unless otherwise noted.)

For defects (except U.S. No. 2)

At shipping point

8% total including 4% serious including 1/2% decay

At destination

(See F.O.B. Good Delivery Guidelines)

12% total including

4% permanent

6% serious including

4% permanent and 2% decay

 

Size

Standard packs require: 2 inch and smaller no more than 1/4 inch range with 5% permitted outside.

Over 2 inch fruit no more than 3/8 inch range with 5% permitted outside.

 

Color

Amount of color required varies with grade and variety.

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 fruit (2-1/2" dia)

 

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 4Calories 60

 

% Daily Values*

Total Fat 0.44g  1%

   Saturated Fat 0.034g 0%

   Polyunsaturated Fat 0.154g

   Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Potassium 273mg

Total Carbohydrate 14.35g 5%

   Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%

   Sugars 10.73g

Protein 1.44g

 

Vitamin A 9%  Vitamin C 12%

Calcium 1%  Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18

 

Century Farms Nectarines

Century Farms International, Inc.

10957 NW 123rd Street Medley, FL 33178

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