Ready for some peaches? Here are some tips about picking, handling and storing them.
Peaches are very soft and will bruise easily, so be sure to handle them with care. The redder the peach is does not always indicate the ripe ness of the fruit. Different varieties will be more red in color than others. A good fragrance will indicate the ripeness of the peach as well as a deep crease in the fruit. Tip: chances are a picked green peach will not ripen well. The riper the peach is when it is picked, the more sugary it will be.
Store peaches at a temperature of about 35* F. peaches like to be stored in a humid environment. Ripened peaches are best stored in the refrigerator.
To easily peel a peach, dip it in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then add cold water. The peel should come off easily at this point.
Peaches are filled with vitamins, including: A.C, riboflavin and beta carotene. Peaches are low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium free!
A great place to buy fresh peaches in Raleigh, NC is: The Fresh market
Local Raleigh food blog: Tastenc.com
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