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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Donut Peach |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3044 |
| PLU — organic | 93044 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5799 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy | 25% | White flesh, red blush over cream skin, very sweet, low acid, good size, slightly firmer than Saturn. Ripens mid-season. |
| Saturn | 20% | White flesh, pale yellow skin with red blush, very sweet, aromatic, low acid, delicate texture. Ripens early to mid-season. |
| TangOs II | 18% | Yellow flesh (distinctive for donut peach), full red skin, very sweet, high flavor, firm texture, good size. Ripens mid-season. |
| Sweet Bagel | 12% | White flesh, sweet, low acid, good size, good flavor. Ripens mid-season. |
| Flat Wonderful | 8% | Yellow flesh, full red skin, very sweet, firm, good size. Ripens late season. |
| Saucer | 7% | White flesh, sweet, low acid, classic flat shape. Often used as a general term for older varieties. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 36°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 µL/kg·h typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive commodities. Avoid exposure to external ethylene sources.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to chilling injury and physical damage. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by convenience (flat shape, easy to eat) and unique sweet flavor profile.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Yellow Flesh Peaches | 75% |
| White Flesh Peaches | 18% |
| Donut Peach | 7% |
Pack sizes
- 2-layer tray (approx 10-12 lbs)
- 25 lb carton
- 1 lb clamshell
- 2 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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