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White Peaches

 White Peaches

Characteristics

Appearance:

Velvety "peach fuzz" skin with red blush covering much of the pale yellow background

Texture & Firmness:

Harvested at maturity with firm flesh; slightly softer when eaten

Internal Character:

Creamy white and often deep red streaks around the stone

Flavor:

Very sweet and smooth due to lower acid levels

Shape:

Round

Size:

Medium to large

Uses:

Excellent for salads, sauces, freezing, poaching, canning and all types of baking

The peach originated in China around 10 B.C. The fruit was mentioned in Chinese writings during that time as a favorite fruit of emperors. Greek philosopher Theophrastus named the fruit “peach” around 300 B.C. because he thought the fruit was native to Persia. In actuality, Persians brought peaches from China and introduced them to the Romans.

Today, peaches are grown across the U.S. in such states as Washington, California, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.

All of Stemilt’s peaches are grown organically

White peaches are very sweet with low acidity. They tend to have a smoother texture than yellow peaches. White peaches are the preferred variety in Asia and are increasingly available in the U.S. They are great for fresh eating, canning, poaching, and all types of baking.

All of Stemilt’s white peaches are grown organically and marketed under the Artisan Organics label. Stemilt harvests white-flesh peaches from mid August to mid September in Washington state.