Peaches

Types

Clingstone, Freestone. As the name indicates, these two types are divided according to how easily the pit or seed separates from the flesh.Typically, the varieties which have a Clingstone are the early varieties, while the Freestone varieties mature later. The Freestone type is more popular to the fresh market.

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.)

Since peaches are transported at near freezing temperatures, freezing injury is sometimes en- countered. Symptoms of freezing injury are a water soaked, translucent appearance of the skin and/or flesh. If freezing injury is severe, the tissues will turn brown and become soft and mushy. As temperatures elevate, large quantities of juice will be given up from the injured tissue making the surrounding fruit sticky, and prone to infection by diseased organisms.

Summary of Published Grade Standard

Tolerances

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

For defects

At shipping point 10% total including 5% serious including 1% decay

At destination

(See F.O.B. Good Delivery Guidelines) Allow an extra 2% for decay,

soft or overripe

Size

No grade requirement but closed containers must be marked as to count or minimum diameter.

Color

U.S. Fancy requires 1/3 blush

U.S. Extra No. 1 requires 1/4 blush on 50% of fruit

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) (approx 4 per lb)

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 2Calories 38

% Daily Values*

Total Fat 0.24g 0%

Saturated Fat 0.019g 0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.084g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Potassium 186mg

Total Carbohydrate 9.35g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%

Sugars 8.22g

Protein 0.89g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 11%

Calcium 1% Iron 1%

* 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

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