Peaches originate from China. They grow on trees or shrubs in sunny places. Peach trees may reach even six meters.
Peach is a soft, juicy and fleshy stone fruit covered with velvety orange and reddish peel with specific pubescence.
The inside of the fruit has a large pit, while the fruit weights between 0.1 and 0.2 kg.
Contains vitamins: A, B1, C and PP as well as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and iron. Peach pit oil is reach in oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acids. Peaches stimulate renal functioning, regulate digestive system and prevent anaemia.
Peaches can be consumed raw, added to salads and used for desserts or as decorative snacks. Fruits are also used for production of compotes, juices, nectars, jams and preserves. Perfect additive to dairy products. Peach pits are used for production of rare oil of almond flavour.