Peaches, scientifically known as Prunus Persica, are produced in large quantities in China. It is also Native to the former, where it symbolizes immortality.
Peaches are classified into 2 classes; the freestones, where the pit is separate form the fruit, and the clings, where the pit is tightly held within the fruit. We usually eat freestones at our diner tables, since they are much easier to peal and handle.
farmers have artificially selected plants of peaches to make them propagate in different climates. Peaches in the old days were entered in the far east, most specifically in China, and distributing it to the outside world was of great challenge. Enabling it to be planted in different climates made it available in different parts of the world.
Eating peaches also has it benefits; the most important being that it is an excellent source of beta-carotene, a precursor for Vitamin A which as we said is of great benefit for the human eyes.
Peaches are classified into 2 classes; the freestones, where the pit is separate form the fruit, and the clings, where the pit is tightly held within the fruit. We usually eat freestones at our diner tables, since they are much easier to peal and handle.
farmers have artificially selected plants of peaches to make them propagate in different climates. Peaches in the old days were entered in the far east, most specifically in China, and distributing it to the outside world was of great challenge. Enabling it to be planted in different climates made it available in different parts of the world.
Eating peaches also has it benefits; the most important being that it is an excellent source of beta-carotene, a precursor for Vitamin A which as we said is of great benefit for the human eyes.
Citation:
Simpson, B., & Ogorzaly, M. (2013). Fruits and Nuts of Temperate Regions. In Plants In Our World: Economic Botany. McGrawhill.
The benefits of eating peaches are another reason for people to eat peaches!
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting to know the benefits of peaches and where they originate from. In addition the information given is easy to understand and clear.
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