Τα νεκταρίνια είναι μικρότερα από τα ροδάκινα, έχουν λείο δέρμα και χρυσοκίτρινη σάρκα, που κοκκινίζει στο κέντρο τους. Η κίτρινη σάρκα τους έχει αξιοσημείωτη ροζ χροιά, ένα ξεχωριστό άρωμα και πιο έντονη γεύση. Υπάρχουν περισσότερες από 100 ποικιλίες. Τα νεκταρίνια είναι πιο ευαίσθητα από τα ροδάκινα και μωλωπίζονται πιο εύκολα.
1 μερίδα νεκταρίνια (140 g) περιέχουν:
Θερμίδες: 70
Λιπαρά: 1 g
Υδατάνθρακες: 16 g
Φυτικές ίνες: 2 g
Πρωτεΐνες: 1 g
Β-καροτένιο
Φρούτα και λαχανικά με έντονο κόκκινο, πορτοκαλί και κίτρινο χρώμα, συχνά περιέχουν ένα καλό ποσό β-καροτένιου. Το Β-καροτένιο είναι ένα αντιοξειδωτικό που μετατρέπεται σε βιταμίνη Α στο σώμα.
Donut nectarines are distinguished by their shape, their fuzz-free skin and the fruits’ sub acid, high sugar content. Their shape is roughly rounded and squat with a sunken center at its stem end. The fruit’s skin is thin and flushed with tones of rouge, ivory and rose. When ripe, the creamy flesh is perfumed with confectionery aromatics, extremely juicy and tender-firm with a delicate melting quality. Its flavor has a rich syrup-like sweetness, unmatched by other white nectarine and peach varieties.
https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Donut_Nectarines_8497.php
Nectarines are related to peaches, but don’t have the same fuzzy skin.
Nutritional profile of nectarines
Nectarines contain around 85 per cent water per 100g, so they provide a lot of hydration. A 100g serving also provides 43 calories, around 10g of carbohydrates (of which all is sugar, as it’s a fruit), 1g protein, negligible fat and about 1g fibre.
Nectarines have a good nutritional profile, containing lots of vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, which gives them their yellow-red colour. The body can turn beta-carotene into vitamin A, which is needed to support the normal function of the immune system and the health of our skin and our eyes.
Nectarines also contain folate, needed for healthy red blood cell formation, as well as a little calcium, phosphorus and vitamin K, all of which play a role in bone health.
Nectarines are also a good source of antioxidants, and in particular, a certain polyphenol known as gallic acid that is currently being researched for its potential health benefits in a number of conditions including diabetes, certain cancers, brain health and obesity.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-nectarines
