Fresh, Sweet, Succulent

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We love the fresh fruits of summer, especially the peach. As Southerners (Georgia Peaches to be exact), we would like to claim the peach but China has that distinction. The peach was first cultivated in China, almost 4,000 years ago, and plays an important part in Chinese tradition and culture and is symbolic of long life. It was mentioned in tenth century BC Chinese writings and was a favored fruit of emperors.

From China, the peach found its way to India, Persia, Europe and America. Christopher Columbus is credited with bringing peach seeds to the new world on his second and third trips. From those beginning seeds, the United States is currently the third largest producer of peaches in the world, behind China and Italy. South Carolina and Georgia rank #2 and #3, respectively, in fresh peach production, with California leading the way. Today, peaches are the second largest commercial fruit crop in the States, second only to apples.

Nutritionally, peaches are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They are also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin C. And a medium size peach contains only 40 calories and 1 gram of dietary fiber.

Some interesting peach tips from the South Carolina Peach Commission:

What about that pit? Freestone vs. Clingstone.
Peaches fall into two major categories

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