The efficacy and function of nectarine

Everyone likes to eat nectarines, but do you know what effects and functions nectarines have? Will you get fat if you eat too much? Let's read this article to find out the answer!

Introduction to Nectarines

Nectarine is a variant of the common peach (with fuzzy skin). There are wild nectarines in the northwest of my country, which are called "Li Guang peaches" locally. Its adaptability to soil and climate and cultivation techniques are basically the same as those of common peaches. Nectarine production in my country started late. Early varieties were mostly introduced from Europe and the United States. They tasted sour. Because they did not conform to the consumption habits of Oriental people, their impact on production was limited, and people were left with the impression that "nectarines are sour." Calories per 100 grams (g): 40 calories

After the 1980s, peach breeders in my country used nectarine varieties introduced from abroad to crossbreed with common peach varieties in my country, and cultivated a series of nectarine varieties with sweet flavors that are adapted to my country's environmental and climatic conditions. These varieties have been widely promoted in production, especially in some emerging peach-producing areas, where the development area is much larger than that of common peaches. At present, my country's peach production is still dominated by common peaches, while nectarines are popular among growers and consumers because of their smooth and hairless fruit surface, convenient picking and eating, and beautiful appearance. They are in a rapid growth stage in production and are expected to occupy a larger proportion in future peach production.

Nectarine good characteristics

① The surface is bright and attractive. The surface of any other peach is hairy, but the nectarine is called nectarine because its surface is smooth and oily, hairless, and as smooth as the surface of apples and plums. The surface of other peaches is only partially red, but the entire surface of nectarine is bright red, just like cherries. Therefore, nectarine is very popular in the market for its hairless skin, bright red color, and dazzling appearance. It is a new emerging fruit popular in the international market. Experts predict that nectarine will gradually replace other peaches and dominate the world. The 21st century is the era of nectarine.

② Excellent flavor, fragrant, sweet, and crisp. Nectarines have a strong sweet flavor (high sugar content), which is very suitable for the Chinese people's sweet eating habits; rich fragrance, delicious fragrance; fine and crisp flesh, very refreshing.

③ Excellent high-yield performance. The dozen varieties promoted by Chongqing Forestry and Fruit Research Institute and Longquan Horticulture Research Institute are all extremely high-yield and have significant economic benefits. Taking a four-year-old tree as an example, the average yield per mu is 3,500-4,000 kg, and it can exceed 6,500 kg during the peak production period. Moreover, the yield is stable and the continuous fruiting ability is strong. The wholesale price of Tongliang nectarine is 10-14 yuan/kg, and the wholesale price in Chongqing market is 16-20 yuan/kg. The per mu output value is generally more than 20,000 yuan, and the highest per mu output exceeds 60,000 yuan, which is 2-5 times the per mu output value of peaches.

④ Storage and transportation resistance. Some varieties of nectarines are crisp and hard when ripe, and are extremely resistant to long-distance transportation. The storage and transportation resistance of nectarines is much better than that of peaches.

The difference between nectarines and ordinary peaches

1. The skin of nectarine is hairless, smooth, shiny, and brightly colored, as if it were coated with oil; the skin of ordinary peaches is fuzzy, reddish or slightly yellowish, and not shiny.

2. The skin of nectarine is difficult to peel, but the skin of ordinary peaches can be peeled when they are ripe.

3. The flesh of nectarine is crisp and relatively less watery. Ordinary peaches are crisp when raw, and become soft and contain a lot of water when ripe.

4. Nectarines are available earlier, while ordinary peaches are available a little later. However, because different varieties of ordinary peaches mature at different times, they can be sold from early summer to late autumn.

Effects and functions of nectarine

Nectarines are rich in nutrients, containing 13% sugar, 1.5% organic acid, 1% pectin, and 1.1% protein. Every 100 grams of pulp contains 12 mg of vitamin C, 40 mg of phosphorus, 12 mg of calcium, 0.8 mg of iron, and 14.5 mg of magnesium. In addition, it also contains 17 kinds of amino acids and carotene needed by the human body.

Peaches nourish the stomach and intestines. More importantly, they replenish the blood. They are also high in sugar. They are good for adults and children. If you like to eat them, just eat a little, but don't overeat.