Fruits From A-Z

Nectarine

Nutrition Information

1 serving = 140 g (1 medium)

  • Source of Vitamin C (15% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
  • Source of potassium (250 mg per serving)
  • Source of fibre (2 g per serving)
  • Sodium-free (0 mg per serving)
  • Low in fat (0.5 g per serving)
Look For

Fruit with a red on orange-yellow (not green) background. Ripe fruit yields to gentle pressure.

To Store

Ripen firm fruit at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Cover, refrigerate ripe fruit unwashed for up to one week.

To Prepare

Rinse and eat. To remove pit, cut fruit lengthwise around pit and twist to separate halves. To prevent browning, coat cut surfaces with lemon juice.

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