Spainish Donut White Peach

The flat donut peach is a unique palm-sized peach variety with pale yellow flesh that has a flattened shape. Their exterior is yellow and red, and they are less fuzzy than many other peaches, while the interior is white. Donut peaches tend to be sweeter compared to regular peaches, with a faint hint of almond but still have a recognisable peach flavour. They are reported to have a more complex flavour and aroma. Generally, you can easily devour them in a few oozing, dripping, delectable bites.

The flat donut peach looks like a UFO due to their unique flattened shape. Their exterior is yellow and red, and they are less fuzzy than many other peaches. Donut peaches are usually sweeter and has lower acid than regular peaches and are said to have a more complex flavour and aroma. Generally, they can be easily devour them in a few drippy, delectable bites.

STORAGE

To allow your peaches to ripen properly, do not refrigerate them. You can tell if a donut peach is ripe by the fact that it gives off a wonderful aroma. This is a clear sign that a peach is ready to be enjoyed, so smell it. No fragrance often equates to no flavour, and an unripe peach has no distinct fragrance. The fragrance of peaches increases as they ripen, and a fully ripe peach has an aroma that is hard to resist. Once your peaches have reached the desired level of ripeness, you should store them in the refrigerator so they will keep for a few more days.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Donut peaches are best eaten fresh, as their tender flesh and delicious qualities are best when eaten raw. They can be sliced and mixed into salads, diced and mixed into salsas, served over grilled meats, or blended into smoothies. They can also be substituted for peaches in any recipe calling for peaches, though they lack the sweet-tart flavour of the yellow-fleshed fruit. They also pair well with apricots, cherries and almonds, as well as citrus, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, herbs such as basil, cilantro and arugula, hazelnuts, pistachios, aged cheeses such as parmesan and mild cheeses such as ricotta and burrata.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Fights free radicals & reduces cancer risk
• Promotes healthy skin by reducing age-related spots
• Keeps blood pressure & blood sugar levels steady
• Promotes heart health
• Calms upset stomach
• Helps relieve stress
• Promotes strong bones 
• Reduce hair loss

A good source of vitamin C and fiber and are a source of vitamin A and beta-carotene, potassium, fluoride and iron, lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin.


Common Names: Prunus Persica Var. Platycarpa, Doughnut Peach, Donut Peach, Saturn Peach, Genus Epithet Species, Paraguayo Peach, Pan Tao Peach, Saucer Peach, Flat Peach, Belly-up Peach, Ufo Peach, Chinese Flat Peach, Hat Peach, Anjeer Peach, Custard Peach, Wild Peach, White Peach, Pumpkin Peach, Squashed Peach, Bagel, Pita, Pántáo,  coiled Peach, Peento, Stone Fruits, Drupes, 蟠桃