Nectarine, also known as peach barge plum. Nectarine is a variant of the common peach (hairy skin), is a fruit as a fruit of small deciduous trees, nectarine originated in China, in Asia and North America are distributed. Nectarine skin is hairless and smooth, shiny, bright color, as if coated with a layer of oil; ordinary peach skin with fuzz, reddish or yellowish color, no light.
Nectarines are rich in vitamin C. Nectarines are modified and cultivated from peaches, which are sweeter than peaches and richer in nutrients. The vitamin C contained in one fresh nectarine can almost fulfill an adult's need for a day. Vitamin C not only helps the body absorb iron and maintain the immune system, but it is also vital for synthesizing collagen, an important component of the skin. Collagen also promotes scarring and is important for wound healing. Nectarines have a smoother skin than peaches and are free of pesky fuzz. The flesh is firmer, comes in pink, yellow, and white colors, and has a stronger aroma than peaches. Nectarines contain slightly more calories than peaches, averaging thirty-six calories.
Nectarines are rich in nutrients, containing 13% sugar, 1.5% organic acid, pectin 1% protein 1.1%, per 100 grams of flesh containing vitamin C12, phosphorus 40, calcium 12, iron 0.8, magnesium 14.5. In addition, it also contains 17 kinds of amino acids needed by the human body, such as carotene.