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Donut Peaches
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Description/Taste
Donut peaches are medium-sized fruits, measuring 7 to 9 centimeters in diameter, and have a round, flat shape with a dimpled center at each end. Their thin skins are yellow or orange and flushed with hues of ivory, rose, and rouge covered with a velvety finish. They have white flesh that is soft and juicy, surrounding a non-clinging, easy to remove, pit. Donut Peaches are low in acid with a candy-like sweetness and notes of almond.
Seasons/Availability
Donut peaches are available in the late spring and through the summer months.
Current Facts
Donut Peaches are botanically classified as Prunus persica var. platycarpa. The name 'Donut' was given to the flat peach, thanks to its appearance, by Frieda’s Specialty produce in 1986. The fruit is popular for its unique flattened shape and juicy, sweet flavor. Donut peaches are one of the most recognized flat peach varieties and are sold as a specialty fruit and primarily used for fresh eating. Other flat peach varieties exist under trademarked names like Galaxy or Saturn.
Nutritional Value
Donut peaches are a good source of vitamin C and fiber and are a source of vitamin A and beta-carotene. They also contain potassium, fluoride and iron. Donut peaches are high in the antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin.
Applications
Donut peaches are best suited for fresh eating as their tender flesh and juicy nature are showcased when eaten raw. They can be sliced and tossed into green or fruit salads, chopped into salsas, served over cooked meats, or blended into smoothies. They can also be used in any recipe calling for peaches, though they generally lack that sweet-tart flavor of the yellow-fleshed fruits. Donut peaches can be poached, grilled, made into compotes, syrups, and jellies, infused into drinks or added to dessert recipes such as cakes, pies, and ice cream. Donut peaches pair well with other stone fruit such as apricots, cherries, and almonds, 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. Donut peaches will keep for up to 4 days at room temperature. Once ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator for an additional 1 to 2 days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Donut peaches are just one of many flat peach varieties. The original creator of the Donut peach, Jerry Frecon, believes that there are at least twenty different cultivars of flat peaches in existence today. All are descendants of the Pan Tao from China, and each variety has different trademarked names, coloring, and textures. Stark Bros Nurseries in Missouri were the first to have exclusive growing rights and patented Frecon’s flat peach as the ‘Saturn’ during the early 1980s. The first company to trademark the name Donut peach was Frieda’s Specialty Produce in 1986. Once the Stark Bros. license to grow exclusively expired in the early 2000s, more growers had access to grow the novelty peaches. Since then, different cultivars have been developed with yellow flesh, darker skin color and were introduced under names like Sauzee Swirls, UFO peaches, and Flat Wonderfuls.
Geography/History
Donut peaches are descended from a flat peach variety native to China. The original wild variety is known as Pan Tao, or Peento, and was mentioned in Chinese writings during the 12th century B.C.E. Different peach varieties, including the Pan Tao, were carried along the Silk Road to the west, though the flat variety remained a novelty until the 20th century. During the 1960s and 1970s scientists at the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station began to hybridize the fruit, selecting the best qualities and creating a sweeter, juicier peach with a smoother flesh consistency. Today Donut peaches are available at many grocers in the United States and abroad and they can be found at farmer’s markets during the summer months.
Recipe Ideas
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Leucadia Farmer's Market
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 15 days ago, 9/10/23 Sharer's comments : Jacy Farm 
Galmart
California, United StatesAbout 35 days ago, 8/22/23 Sharer's comments : These beautiful Uzbek donut peaches are not of regular size 
Базар в Орбите / Orbita Market
Orbita market
California, United StatesOrbita microdistrict 3, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 37 days ago, 8/20/23 Sharer's comments : Donut peaches of Uzbekistan 
San Diego
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 hancock st SD CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 39 days ago, 8/17/23 Sharer's comments : Donut Peaches from "Scott Farms" avalible at Specialty Produce 
Culver City Farmers Market
Arnett Farms
Near Culver City, California, United StatesAbout 76 days ago, 7/11/23 
Zhibek Zholy str. 53, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Green Market
California, United StatesZhibek Zholy str. 53, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 79 days ago, 7/09/23 Sharer's comments : Sweet donut peaches of Tashkent, Uzbekistan 
Magnum Cash & Carry
Supermarket Magnum
California, United Statesул. Халиуллина 194, Алматы 050010, Казахстан About 86 days ago, 7/02/23 Sharer's comments : Donut peaches of Uzbekistan 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesAbout 86 days ago, 7/01/23 Sharer's comments : Smit Farms 
Magasin du Nord
Near Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, DenmarkAbout 89 days ago, 6/28/23 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 96 days ago, 6/21/23 Sharer's comments : Donut Peaches from Scott Farms 
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 99 days ago, 6/18/23 Sharer's comments : Hamlow Ranch Farms 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
California, United StatesKazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 101 days ago, 6/17/23 Sharer's comments : Beautiful donut peaches 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 106 days ago, 6/11/23 Sharer's comments : Donut Peaches from Scott Farms 
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
California, United StatesAbout 118 days ago, 5/31/23 Sharer's comments : Chinese donut peaches imported to Almaty, Kazakhstan 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 120 days ago, 5/28/23 Sharer's comments : Donut Peaches from Scott Farms 
GREEN
Supermarket “Small”
California, United StatesKazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 389 days ago, 9/02/22 Sharer's comments : Donut peaches grown in Kazakhstan 
University District Farmers Market
AG Family Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesQuincy, WA About 401 days ago, 8/20/22 
Spqr Mercato Rionale
Spqr Mercato Rionale
Near Rome, ItalyVia Cola di Rienzo, 261, 00192 Roma RM, Italy About 432 days ago, 7/21/22 
NATOORA
Natoora
Near London, England, United KingdomUnit 8 Discovery Business Park St James Road London England SE16 4RA 442072370346 About 441 days ago, 7/12/22 
Borough Market
Turnips
Near London, England, United Kingdom43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom 442073578356 About 441 days ago, 7/11/22 
Else & Bent
Elsey & Bent
Near London, England, United Kingdom8 Southwark St London England SE1 1TL 442074073377 About 441 days ago, 7/11/22 
Pewex
Near Rome, ItalyAbout 443 days ago, 7/10/22 
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum supermarket
ItalyAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 455 days ago, 6/28/22 Sharer's comments : Donut peaches from China 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 455 days ago, 6/27/22 Sharer's comments : Donut Peaches from Scott Farms 
Poway Farmers Market
Smit Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesLinden, CA About 457 days ago, 6/25/22 
MEIDI YA MILLENIAL WALK
Meidi-Ya Supermarket Millenia Walk
Near Marina Ctr Ter, Singapore9 Raffles Boulevard #02-26 to 36 Millenia Walk Singapore 039596 656-339-1111 About 464 days ago, 6/18/22 
TEKKA CENTER
Tekka Center
Near Singapore, Singapore665 Buffalo Rd, Singapore 210665 86866913 About 465 days ago, 6/17/22 
Meidi Ya
MEIDI-YA Supermarket Great World
Near Singapore, Singapore#B2-111 to #B2-121, 1 Kim Seng Rd, Singapore 237994 Singapore 67711111 About 467 days ago, 6/16/22 
Green market
Singaporeулица Жибек Жолы 53, Алматы 050000 About 468 days ago, 6/14/22 Sharer's comments : Sweet and juicy Donut peaches from Uzbekistan 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Heritage Family Farm
Near San Diego, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA About 470 days ago, 6/12/22 
Mercato Ingresso
Mercato Trionfale
Near Rome, ItalyVia Andrea Doria, 00192 Roma RM About 480 days ago, 6/03/22 
Testaccio market
Near Rome, Rome, ItalyAbout 483 days ago, 5/31/22 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
EcoFreshMarket
Rome, ItalyKazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 483 days ago, 5/31/22 Sharer's comments : Sweet donut peaches from Uzbekistan 
Supermercato OK Sigma
Supermercato OK Sigma
Campania, ItalyVia Cristoforo Colombo, 308, 04029 Sperlonga LT About 487 days ago, 5/27/22 
Mercato dell' Unità
Mercato dell' Unità
Near Rome, Italyingresso principale in, Piazza dell' Unità, Via Cola di Rienzo, 53, 00192 Roma RM https://mercatounita.it About 489 days ago, 5/25/22 
Pewex
Near Rome, ItalyAbout 489 days ago, 5/24/22 
Foodtown
Near Davie, Florida, United StatesAbout 500 days ago, 5/13/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 502 days ago, 5/11/22 Sharer's comments : Donut Peaches from Scott Farms 
Foodtown
Near Davie, Florida, United StatesAbout 605 days ago, 1/28/22 |
