Nectarines - white

White nectarines are a summer stone fruit similar to yellow nectarines and peaches but with a white flesh instead of the more typical yellow. There are many varieties of white nectarine but they are rarely referred to by their variety name. The difference between white and yellow nectarines is recognised by the balance of sugar and acid. White nectarines have less acidity than yellow nectarines and therefore lack the slightly sour "tang" characteristic of a yellow nectarine.

To Buy:

Nectarines are very soft and easily damaged, and they have a very short shelf-life. Ripe nectarines are fragrant and give slightly when gently squeezed. Avoid those that are wrinkled or bruised.

To Store:

White nectarines should be stored at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerated. The fruit will remain at that stage of ripeness and can be refrigerated for up to seven days.

Tips & Tricks:

Cooking Tips:

White nectarines are delicious fresh, just as they are although they can also be poached, grilled, and added to desserts such as muffins, flans and ice cream. They are also delicious combined with a tart savoury food such as goat's cheese.

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Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Weight (grams):

150

Carbohydrates, g:

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.2

Monosaturated Fat , g:

Vitamin C:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Energy (kJ):

264

Moderate GI 55 - 70:

Protein (g):

1.6

Saturated Fat, g :

Niacin (B3):

Potassium:

Salicylates:

High

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.