Nectarine is a variety of peach (Lat. var. nucipersica or var. nectarina). Commercially-wise they are considered different fruits but in fact, they belong to the same sort.

Nectarines appear in stores almost at the same time as peaches — from May to October. They can also be white and yellow with a detachable or non-detachable seed. On average, nectarines are slighter sweeter than peaches, smaller in size, and have a slightly tougher texture. But in many other aspects, their characteristics are the same.

The main difference is in their skin — nectarines have smooth skin due to the absence of fuzz. It makes the skin of the fruit more reddish than in peaches, which makes it resemble plums. The absence of fuzz means nectarines’ skin is more tender and easier to damage.

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