| 词条 | Saturn Peach |
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| name = Saturn Peach | image = Prunus-persica-1060223.JPG | image_caption = Saturn Peaches | variety = Prunus persica var. platycarpa | origin = China }} The Saturn peach (Prunus persica var. platycarpa), also known as the doughnut peach or flat peach, is a variety of peach with pale yellow flesh which is oblong in shape.[1] DescriptionSaturn peaches are flatter than fruit of more popular peach varieties. Their skin is yellow and red, and they are less fuzzy than many other peaches. The inside of the Saturn peach is pale yellow to white in appearance. They are harvested in late spring through the end of summer.[2] Saturn peaches are usually sweeter than other peaches, but still have a recognisable peach taste. They are said to be more complex-tasting and flavorful, often described as possessing undertones of almond.[3] Other namesThey are known by many other names, including doughnut peach or donut peach,[4] paraguayo peach,[5] pan tao peach, saucer peach, flat peach, belly-up peach, UFO peach, Chinese flat peach,[5] hat peach, anjeer peach, custard peach, wild peach, white peach, pumpkin peach, squashed peach, bagel peach or pita peach. HistoryThe flat peach originated in China, where it is known as {{transl|zh|pántáo}} ({{lang-zh|c=蟠桃|l=coiled peach}}). The fruit made a significant appearance in the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, in which the Jade Emperor tasks Wukong to take charge of the {{transl|zh|Pan Tao Yuan}} ('Coiled Peaches Garden'). Later on, Wukong eats most of the rarer species of fruit in the garden and gains eternal life. The fruit originated 200 years ago as a natural mutation of the common peach. The saturn peach was introduced to the United States from China[4] in 1871. It gained popularity in the 1990s. The trees that the Saturn or flat peaches grow on were extremely delicate, over the years scientists have been developing different strategies to genetically modify the tree so they could withhold harsher climates. Because of their sensitivity to the climate, Spain is the ideal spot to grow Saturn peaches and they are the largest producer of the Saturn peach Saturn peaches have many health benefits, they are rich in carotenes, has antioxidant and supposedly prevents against stomach problems and even cancer properties. They are also known to improve health of skin, teeth and vision. [6] [7] References1. ^{{cite web|last=Woys |first=William |url=http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2006-10-01/Saturn-Peaches.aspx |title=‘Saturn’ Peaches |publisher=Motherearthnews.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-12}} {{Taxonbar|from=Q2702783}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.harvestwizard.com/2008/05/doughnut_peach.html |title=Donut Peach | Harvest to Table |publisher=Harvestwizard.com |date=2008-05-27 |accessdate=2012-08-12}} 3. ^{{cite web|author=Tabitha Alterman October/November 2006 |url=http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2006-10-01/Top-10-Reasons-to-Try-a-Donut-Peach.aspx |title=Top 10 Reasons to Try a Donut Peach |publisher=Motherearthnews.com |date=2009-08-27 |accessdate=2012-08-12}} 4. ^1 {{cite news|author=Zoe Williams |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jul/15/doughnut-peach |title=Doughnut peaches the new craze | Life and style |publisher=The Guardian |date= 2009-07-15|accessdate=2012-08-12 |location=London}} 5. ^1 {{cite news|title=Doughnut-shaped peaches hit shops|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4721913.stm|accessdate=6 February 2017|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=28 July 2005}} 6. ^https://www.comenaranjas.com/en/shop/saturn-peaches-500-g 7. ^{{cite web |url=http://vivatierra.com/stone-fruit/peaches.html |title=Peaches |website=[Viva Tierra Organic] |accessdate=8 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211080945/http://vivatierra.com/stone-fruit/peaches.html |archivedate=11 December 2013 |df= }} 1 : Peaches |
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