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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | White Nectarine |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica var. nucipersica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4038 |
| PLU — organic | 94038 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5081 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Rose | 20% | Very sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Excellent flavor with a good balance of sweetness. Early season (late May-early June). Medium to large fruit with a beautiful red blush over creamy white |
| Arctic Star | 18% | Extremely sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Excellent aromatic flavor. Early season (early June). Medium-sized fruit with a bright red blush. |
| Arctic Jay | 15% | Very sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Rich, complex flavor. Late season (late July-early August). Large fruit with a deep red blush. |
| Arctic Blaze | 12% | Sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Good flavor. Mid-season (late June-early July). Large, attractive fruit with a strong red blush. |
| Arctic Sweet | 10% | Very sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Good flavor. Mid-season (early July). Medium to large fruit with a good red blush. |
| Arctic Snow | 8% | Very sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Good flavor. Late season (mid-August). Large, attractive fruit with a bright red blush. |
| Polar Light | 5% | Sweet, low-acid, firm, juicy white flesh. Good flavor. Early season (early June). Medium-sized fruit with a light red blush. |
| Snow Queen | 2% | Sweet, low-acid, juicy white flesh. Good traditional nectarine flavor. Mid-season. Can be softer than newer ‘Arctic’ varieties. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 46.4°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 uL/kg·h typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Rapid removal of ethylene is beneficial for extending shelf life.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, sensitive to odors, generally compatible with non-odor-sensitive produce.
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 consumer preference for sweeter, low-acid fruit and expanding availability.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White Nectarine | 25% |
| Yellow Nectarine | 75% |
Pack sizes
- 25 lb cartons (various counts: 40s-80s)
- 1 lb clamshells
- 2 lb clamshells
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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