Yellow peach (Prunus persica), size #36, grown in California, United States, and produced and packed by Moonlight Companies under Extra Value Brand®. Selected for the fresh market for its large size, attractive coloration, fleshy yellow interior and desirable balance of firmness, juiciness, sweetness and acidity.
Organoleptic Properties
Large, round to slightly oval fruit with velvety skin featuring a yellow to yellow-orange ground color, generally partially covered by an attractive red blush. The flesh is deep yellow, firm, fleshy and juicy. Characteristic ripe-peach aroma with a sweet, fruity and aromatic flavor complemented by pleasant acidity that provides freshness and balance.
Suggested Uses
Excellent for fresh consumption as a snack or in fruit platters, salads, yogurt, oatmeal and bowls. Its fleshy yellow interior is also suitable for pies, cakes, cobblers, breads, jams, compotes, preserves, sauces, ice cream and desserts. It can be roasted or grilled for both sweet and savory preparations and is well suited for hotels, restaurants, catering and foodservice applications.
Format
Carton (C-CTN) containing approximately 11.34 Kg (25 lb), size #36, corresponding to approximately 36 peaches per carton, subject to the packer's final configuration and net weight.
Storage and Handling
For commercial storage, maintain approximately 0–2 °C (32–36 °F) at 90–95% relative humidity with a stable cold chain. Avoid impact, excessive compression and significant temperature fluctuations. Peaches are climacteric fruit; when received firm, they may be allowed to ripen at room temperature until the desired eating texture develops and then refrigerated to preserve quality.
Quality and Selection Criteria
Whole, clean, well-developed fruit with good uniformity within the commercial size, desirable firmness and characteristic coloration. Flesh should remain yellow, firm and juicy, without excessive mealiness or internal deterioration. Reject fruit showing decay, mold, open wounds, deep bruising, severe dehydration or excessively soft areas. Red blush intensity may naturally vary between individual fruit and is not, by itself, an indicator of internal ripeness.
Origin
California, USA.
California yellow peaches are particularly valued for their combination of fleshy texture, firmness, juiciness and balanced sweet-tart flavor, making them suitable for both fresh consumption and culinary applications. For this product, the fruit is produced and packed in California by Moonlight Companies under Extra Value Brand®. The warm, dry conditions of California's major peach-growing regions, together with relatively cool nights and specialized orchard management, support the development of color, sugars, aroma and firmness in peaches intended for the fresh market.
