Peaches, Yellow
Department of Defense fresh fruits and vegetables fact sheet for peaches.Product Description
Round or oblong fruits with a sweet or slightly tart flavor. Skin should be yellow with streaks of red or orange.
Peak Growing Season
In California the growing season is from May to November, with peak growth time from June to August.
Uses
Can be eaten out-of-hand or sliced and added to yogurts, salads, pies, etc.
Preparation
Peaches bruise easily so handle with care, rinse in cool water and dry before serving.
Storage
Check for ripeness of fruits, if firm keep at room temperature (65-70 degrees Fahrenheit) until ripened. If ripe, refrigerate at 32 degrees Fahrenheit for storage, but do not store longer than one week.
Best if Used By
Best used immediately, or within the first week if being stored in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Legend: kcal = kilocalorie; g = gram; mg = milligram; RAE = retinol activity equivalent; IU = international unit
117 Count
One 3.56 ounce peach (1/2 cup) provides:
| Calories | 30 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.70 g |
| Fat | 0.19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 6.46 g |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.19 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 146 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg |
