Peach
The tunisian peach has a distinguishing feature, the flattened shape of the fruits with a depression in centre.
The flesh can be white or yellow and the low acidity levels make this peach pleasantly sweet in the mouth.
Internally, the flesh is soft, juicy, sweet and tart with a pleasant fruity aroma. Depending on the variety, its flesh may feature white to creamy-yellow color with a centrally placed single pit.
The stone encloses an almond or apricot like kernel inside the hard shell .
Benefits
Wonderfully delicious peaches are low in calories (100 g just provide 39 calories) and contain no saturated fats. Nonetheless, they are packed with numerous health promoting compounds, minerals, and vitamins.
Fresh fruits are also a small source of vitamin-A and ß-carotene. ß-carotene is a pro-vitamin, which converts into vitamin-A inside the body. Vitamin-A is essential for night vision. It is also essential for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin-A is known to offer protection from lung and oral cavity cancers.