A peach with an original shape and a unique taste. This variety is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna and is not always easy to find because it requires special attention to packaging
Fruit Flats are simply fruit flattened. Offering you single-serve, on-the-go convenience. Easy to pop in lunchboxes, handbags, and sports bags, and sure to quell any hangry moment.
Flat peaches and their link with Etna’s territories
In addition to its name, this type of peach also has special origins. In fact, its spread is closely linked to Sicilian history and, in particular, to the territories on the slopes of Etna.
Here, in the 19th century, with the end of feudal privileges, tree cultivation and peach growing began. The Etnean territory, on the other hand, is devoted to fruit growing because of its particular microclimate and the soil, which is particularly fertile and well drained.
Due to the wishes of local families, but also due to the excellent weather conditions, the slopes of Mount Etna became the chosen place to experiment with new fruit cultivars.
The difference in temperature between day and night and the characteristics of the volcanic soil gave the flat peach the unique characteristics we know today, its distinctive shape and light, sweet pulp.
Flat Peaches, an original name
These unusually shaped peaches with their light, sweet and juicy pulp are called “Flat Peaches” . At first glance, they are surprising because of their slightly flattened shape, with a small dip in the centre, reminiscent of snuff boxes, which are small containers used to store loose tobacco and preserve their aroma.
When you have the pleasure of tasting this variety of peach, the strong yet sweet taste and soft pulp flood your mouth with a unique flavour that encapsulate all the elements of the land where it is grown.
Fun with Flat Fruit?
FAQ
How many strawberries are in a flat?
How many quarts is a flat?
How many pounds is a flat of strawberries?
How much is a half flat of strawberries?
What is a flat of strawberries?
A flat of strawberries is a great way to buy a large quantity of the fruit in one package. Each flat contains 12 pint-sized containers, which is equivalent to 4-5 pounds of strawberries, and is a cost-effective way to purchase the fruit in bulk.
What is the size of one serving of fruit?
A typical serving of fruit is one small to medium-sized fresh fruit, 1/2 cup of canned, or 1/4 cup of dried fruit. Each fruit serving has about 15 grams of carbohydrate and 60 calories.
What is a flat peach?
The flat peach, ( Prunus persica var. platycarpa, formerly also called var. compressa) also known as the doughnut / donut peach or Saturn peach, is a variety of peach with pale yellow fruit that is oblate in shape. Flat peaches are flatter than fruit of more popular peach varieties.
How many berries are in a flat?
Each of the 12 small baskets that make up a flat typically contains enough berries for 2 to 2.5 cups of sliced berries or 1.25 to 1.5 cups of pureed or mashed berries. If you’ll be using your berries to make jam, expect to get 15 to 18 cups of pureed (crushed) berries out of a single flat of strawberries.