It is a variant of the peach with smooth skin but not as fragrant, smaller and with yellow flesh. It is a spring fruit.
There are several varieties, but the white-fleshed and yellow-fleshed ones stand out. The yellow-fleshed ones are more juicy, tender, fibrous and sweet, so they are very good to eat raw in salads, juices, fruit salads, pies, jams, etc.. While the white-fleshed ones are more easily deboned, crunchy, less fibrous and more tender, therefore they are good for lightly cooking in sautéed or roasted dishes.
They contain a lot of water, which makes them very refreshing and at the same time they help the rivers to filter and eliminate liquids. As they are low in calories, they are recommended for slimming diets and their fiber contribution favors intestinal transit, as well as pectin, which has laxative properties.they provide vitamin A, important for eyesight, skin, hair, mucous membranes, bones and promotes the functioning of the immune system and in smaller amounts, vitamin C and B3.
They also contain minerals such as potassium, which regulates the body's metabolism, magnesium and phosphorus
