There are certain characteristics of Nectarine that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Nectarine is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo. Nectarine varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Round and its textureis Succulent. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Nectarine, its taste is sweet.
Nectarine color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Nectarines are available in shades of orange, pink, red and yellow.