Peaches are believed to be native to China. They are cultivated throughout warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world. In the peach fruit, the stone is covered with a fleshy substance that is juicy, melting, and of fine flavor when matured and mellowed.
How to Store:
To ripen peaches, store in a brown bag at room temperature. Ripe peaches can be stored in the crisper bin of your refrigerator for up to five or six days.
- Nutritional Facts:
- Fat-free
- Saturated fat-free
- Sodium-free
- Cholesterol-free
- High in vitamin A
- A good source of vitamin C