Flat peach facts for kids
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| Variety | Prunus persica var. platycarpa |
| Origin | China |
The flat peach is a special kind of peach. It's also known as the doughnut peach or Saturn peach because of its unique, flattened shape. Unlike round peaches, flat peaches look a bit like a doughnut or the planet Saturn! They usually have pale yellow fruit.
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What Makes Flat Peaches Special?
Flat peaches are much flatter than the round peaches you might be used to seeing. Their skin is a mix of yellow and red. They are also less fuzzy than many other types of peaches, which makes them feel smoother. Inside, the fruit is usually white.
You can find flat peaches from late spring all the way through the end of summer. This means they are a perfect treat for warm weather!
Taste and Flavor
Flat peaches are often sweeter than other peaches. But don't worry, they still have that yummy, classic peach taste! Many people say they have a more interesting flavor. Some even describe a hint of almond in their taste.
Other Fun Names for Flat Peaches
Flat peaches have lots of different nicknames! Here are some of them:
- Doughnut peach or donut peach
- Paraguayo peach
- Pan tao peach
- Saucer peach
- Belly-up peach
- UFO peach
- Chinese flat peach
- Hat peach
- Anjeer peach
- Custard peach
- Wild peach
- White peach
- Pumpkin peach
- Squashed peach
- Bagel peach
- Pita peach
The History of Flat Peaches
Flat peaches first came from China. In China, they are called pántáo, which means "coiled peach."
A Magical Peach in an Old Story
These special peaches even appear in an old Chinese story! In a famous novel from the 1500s called Journey to the West, there's a magical garden. This garden is called the "Coiled Peaches Garden." The Jade Emperor, a powerful ruler, asks a character named Wukong to look after it.
But Wukong gets a bit greedy! He ends up eating most of the rare peaches in the garden. Because he ate these magical peaches, Wukong gained eternal life.
Flat Peaches Come to America
The flat peach was brought to the United States from China in the year 1871.
See also
In Spanish: Prunus persica var. platycarpa para niños
