How much does yellow peach cost per jin in 2019, and why is it more expensive than ordinary peaches?

Speaking of yellow peaches, some people may have only eaten canned yellow peaches and never tasted fresh yellow peaches. In fact, yellow peaches are very delicious, sweet and juicy, with a better flavor than canned ones. So how much does yellow peach cost per jin in 2019? What is the difference between yellow peaches and ordinary peaches?

1. How much does yellow peach cost per jin?

The price of yellow peaches varies due to many factors such as place of origin, variety, quality and market demand, and there is no fixed market price. Generally, the price of yellow peaches on the market is around 3 to 15 yuan per jin. In 2019, the price of golden peaches was around 8 yuan per jin, the price of Yanling yellow peaches was around 12 yuan per jin, and the market price of Guidong high-mountain yellow peaches was around 10 yuan per jin.

At present, the yellow peach market price is relatively stable, and the supply is fairly normal. In 2018, the yellow peach market price was relatively low, generally around 1 yuan to 10 yuan, and the price of yellow peaches in 2019 rose slightly compared with 2018.

2. Differences between yellow peaches and ordinary peaches

1. Different color. Yellow peaches are golden yellow; ordinary peaches are green with a bit of pink.

2. Different taste. Yellow peaches taste sweet with a refreshing tartness, and are soft yet firm with a crisp bite; ordinary peaches taste only sweet, with a very soft texture and a lack of tartness and crispness.

3. Different ways of eating. Yellow peaches can be eaten fresh, or processed into canned goods, peach juice, peach jam, preserves and candied fruit, and can also be used directly in desserts or frozen treats; ordinary peaches generally can only be eaten fresh.

4. Different nutrition: yellow peaches have higher nutritional value than ordinary peaches, and are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, iron, calcium and various trace elements. Among them, the content of selenium, zinc and others is notable and higher than that of other fruits, making it the king of fruits. Regularly eating yellow peaches can help relieve constipation, lower blood sugar and blood lipids, resist free radicals, remove dark spots, delay aging and improve immunity, and can also stimulate appetite.

3. Why are yellow peaches more expensive than ordinary peaches?

We all know that the market price of yellow peaches is a bit more expensive than other peaches, so why are they more expensive? It is actually very simple. First, the nutritional value of yellow peaches is higher than that of other peaches, and their nutrient content is rich, which is very beneficial to the body. Second, the current yield of yellow peaches is not very high, and they are relatively scarce on the market, but demand is large. After all, we all know that things are precious when they are scarce. Finally, the skin of yellow peaches is very thin, so fresh yellow peaches are inconvenient to store, which makes it even harder for us to eat fresh yellow peaches. This is also one reason for their high price.

4. How to choose yellow peaches?

1. Look at the size. When choosing yellow peaches, do not pick only the large ones. Large ones are not necessarily tasty, and generally the pit inside a large yellow peach will have gaps, so peaches of moderate size are the best.

2. Look at the color and appearance. When choosing yellow peaches, you should pick those with brighter, more beautiful color, as they are better. Avoid picking ones that are worm-eaten or have broken skin. Observe the surface of the peach. If you see obvious fuzz on the surface, it means the peach has not been soaked in water or treated with anything else, so you can buy it.

3. Smell the aroma and touch with your hands. Generally, fresh yellow peaches have a very pleasant fragrance. If they give off an unpleasant smell, it proves that the yellow peaches have already gone bad. Those that feel too hard are generally not yet ripe, those that are too soft are overripe, and those whose flesh gives way very easily have already rotted and gone bad. Those with plenty of juice, sweet taste, little acidity and a strong fragrance are top grade.

Although yellow peaches are more expensive than ordinary peaches, their nutrition is relatively richer. If conditions allow, you can choose to eat more yellow peaches.