Yamanashi Shirobijin White Beauty Peach

Shirobijin White Beauty Peaches are a premium variety cultivated in Yamanashi, Japan. The White Beauty peach has been a significant milestone in the world of peaches, captivating peach enthusiasts with its rich sweetness and beautiful pinkish, milky white skin.

These peaches are slightly over 400g in size, featuring a pale cream-coloured surface and a subtle fragrance. the overall scent may not be strong, it carries a pleasant refreshing sweet aroma. The skin can be easily peeled off by hand or with a knife. The flesh, slightly whiter than the skin, is dense and firm, yet surprisingly soft and juicy for a white peach.

The quality of the peaches is influenced by the climate, and growers prioritise natural growth to honour the trees' growth, rather than focusing solely on productivity. Due to their limited season aligning with the traditional ochugen gift-giving period, Yamanashi Shirobijin peaches are highly valued as premium fruit gifts. In Japan, the act of giving fruit as gifts has a longstanding tradition, symbolising closeness and fostering healthy relationships.

Cultivating Shimizu Japanese white peaches demands great skill and attention due to their delicate nature. Each fruit is meticulously bagged on the tree for protection and carefully handpicked, ensuring they are arranged in these boxes without any mishandling.

STORAGE

Preserving Shirobijin Hakuto Japanese peaches in Singapore requires refrigeration due to their short shelf life. Consume them within two to four days at most to ensure freshness. To extend their storage period, keep peaches in a dry environment. Avoid storing them at room temperature as it accelerates ripening and leads to overripe, rotten fruits with bruises.

To fully enjoy the delightful taste of a Japanese peach in Singapore, remove the refrigerated peach and let it sit in a cool spot away from sunlight. This resting period enhances natural flavours and aromas, ensuring a truly enjoyable eating experience.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Shirobijin is not the name of the peach variety itself, but rather a registered trademark (trade name) used for pure white peaches cultivated in Yamanashi prefecture. These peaches are known for their beautiful, whole fruits.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

•  Rich in antioxidants
•  High in fiber that prevents constipation
•  Prevents macular degeneration in ageing
•  Prevents cancer
•  Protects against anaemia
•  Promotes healthy skin and body weight

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


Common Names: Hakuho, Hakohou, Hakuhou Peach, Momo, Okayama Yume Hakutou, Prunus Persica Var. Platycarpa, Anjeer Peach, Yume Mizuki, Custard Peach, Wild Peach, White Peach, Stone Fruits, Drupes, Nucipersica, Apple of Persia, White-fleshed Peach, Stone fruit, Var. Nectarina, Clingstone Peach, Freestone Peach, Peach, China Pearls, Kernels, Táo Rén, Drupes, Wakayama, Okayama, 白鳳桃, 清水白桃, 白皇, 白麓, 白美人