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Peach treat
The peach belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is classified as Prunus persica. Peaches are believed to be native to China. They are cultivated throughout warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world. In the fruit, the stone is covered with a fl
eshy substance that is juicy, and has a fine flavour when mature.The nearly 300 varieties of peaches grown in America have been classified into five races, each with outstanding characteristics, ripening season, and uses. The nectarine is a variety of peach. Peaches can be red, pink, yellow, white, or a combination of those colours. On one side of the fruit is a distinctive vertical indentation. Peaches and nectarines look similar, but can be told apart by their skin texture: peaches are fuzzy and dull, while nectarines are smooth and shiny.
One peach supplies about 5 per cent of an adult’s minimum daily Niacin (B3) needs. Fresh and canned peaches have about the same amount of Vitamin A. Peaches supply an edible amount of the Vitamin C to the body. They are also rich in phytochemicals which act as antioxidants. Phytochemicals are critical for healthy skin and can be thrown out of balance in the body by exposure to the sun’s UV rays.
RISHI MANUCHA
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