{"id":10143,"date":"2026-09-21T18:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/pfirsich-prunus-persica\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:05:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:57","slug":"pfirsich-prunus-persica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/pfirsich-prunus-persica\/","title":{"rendered":"Peach (Prunus persica)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Peach (Prunus persica)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Prunus persica<small>Rose family (Rosaceae), stone fruit<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The pulp<small>fresh, cooked, dried<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, juicy, floral<small>yellow or white<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">China<small>via Persia to Europe<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Carotenoids and potassium<small>low calorie<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">July to September<small>native in small quantities, otherwise southern Europe<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The peach is a juicy stone fruit with few calories, some vitamin C, potassium, and\u2014in yellow-fleshed varieties\u2014carotenoids. Nectarines and flat peaches are forms of the same species. The pits contain amygdalin and should not be eaten, and for people with LTP allergy, the peach is one of the most common triggers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The \u201ePersian apple\u201c from China<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pfirsich-prunus-persica.jpg\" alt=\"Reife Pfirsiche, einer halbiert, auf Leinen\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The Latin name <em>persica<\/em> This is misleading: The peach originated in China, not Persia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">In China, the peach has been cultivated for around 4,000 years and is considered a symbol of long life. It reached Persia via the Silk Road, where the Greeks and Romans became acquainted with it \u2013 hence the name &quot;Persian apple.&quot; In the Middle Ages, monasteries also planted it north of the Alps.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>nectarine<\/strong> is not a hybrid, but a smooth-skinned variety of peach (<i>Prunus persica<\/i> var. <i>nucipersica<\/i>). The flat <strong>flat peach<\/strong>, The vineyard peach, also called the Saturn peach, is another variety. In Germany, peaches grow primarily in wine-growing regions; the majority come from Spain, Italy, and Greece.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What peaches can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">A medium-sized peach (about 150 g) has only around 60 kcal and provides almost 300 mg of vitamin D. <strong>potassium<\/strong>, approximately 10 mg <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> and about 2g of fiber. Yellow-fleshed varieties also contain additional fiber. <strong>Carotenoids<\/strong> such as beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin.<\/p>\n<p>The skin and flesh contain polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid and catechins; red-skinned varieties also contain anthocyanins. Laboratory studies show antioxidant effects; however, whether peaches have any further specific health benefits in humans has not been investigated.<\/p>\n<p>Its strength is simple: when ripe, it is soft, sweet, and easily digestible \u2013 cooked, it is even particularly gentle on the stomach. The peel contains more polyphenols than the flesh; those who tolerate it should wash it thoroughly and eat it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 39 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 190 mg<\/b><span>Potassium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 7 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 1.5 g<\/b><span>Dietary fiber per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the peach<\/h2>\n<p>Peaches consist of almost 90 percent water. They contain sugar (mainly sucrose), fruit acids, pectin, potassium, vitamin C, some vitamin E and niacin, carotenoids (in yellow varieties), and polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, catechins, and quercetin glycosides.<\/p>\n<p>The seed in the stone contains the cyanogenic glycoside <strong>Amygdalin<\/strong>, from which hydrocyanic acid can be produced when chewed. The lipid transfer protein is located in the peel. <strong>Pru p 3<\/strong>, the main allergen of the peach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes peaches stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Peaches need little - a little fat, acid or spice is enough.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>almonds<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Carotenoids are absorbed better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>yogurt or quark<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Turn fruit into a meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">spice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Vanilla<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A classic accompaniment to compote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Freshness<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>basil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>In a summer salad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>oatmeal<\/i><\/div>\n<p>In porridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wort<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Ginger<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For chutney.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">kernels<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Crack or eat the kernels<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Amygdalin releases hydrogen cyanide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>LTP allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pru p 3 can trigger severe reactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Maturity<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>buy rock-hard<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It ripens poorly and remains mealy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Refrigerator<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Store in the cold for too long<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It becomes mealy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">can<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not only <i>in syrup<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Lots of added sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>in large quantities<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Contains sorbitol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pure<\/span><span class=\"w\">Mature and washed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">peach compote<\/span><span class=\"w\">With vanilla.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">With rolled oats and almonds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">summer salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With basil and mozzarella.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Grilled peach<\/span><span class=\"w\">With yogurt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Peach crumble<\/span><span class=\"w\">With oat crumble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Smoothie<\/span><span class=\"w\">With yogurt and ginger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Chutney<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cheese or curry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Peach jam<\/span><span class=\"w\">With little sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">quark dish<\/span><span class=\"w\">With diced peaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Peaches are easy to peel: score the top with a cross, place in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into cold water \u2013 the skin will come off easily. This also helps some people who have trouble digesting the skin.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Peach compote for sensitive stomachs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>peach compote<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Peel, pit, and slice 2 ripe peaches.<\/li>\n<li>Place in a pot with 100 ml of water and, if desired, a pinch of cinnamon or some vanilla.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, until the fruit is soft.<\/li>\n<li>Eat lukewarm, plain or with porridge or rusks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a light, easily digestible fruit meal, especially if you have a sensitive stomach or are slowly returning to normal food after an infection. Cooked, peeled fruit is gentler than raw fruit \u2013 however, it does not have any medicinal properties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One small bowl per meal. Cook without sugar. Consult a doctor if diarrhea is accompanied by fever, blood in the stool, or persistent symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, the ripe peach is considered sweet, slightly sour, and rather warming. It is said to calm Vata; sparingly for Pitta, and in moderation for Kapha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the pulp is considered warm, sweet, and sour, and is said to moisten the body&#039;s fluids. The seed (<em>Tao Ren<\/em>) is a standalone drug that may only be dosed by professionals - it is unsuitable as a home remedy because of the amygdalin it contains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Peaches are one of the most common food allergy triggers in Southern Europe. The lipid transfer protein Pru p 3 survives cooking and can cause severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock \u2013 avoid peaches if you have a known LTP allergy and seek medical advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pollen:<\/strong> People with birch pollen allergies often experience a tingling sensation in the mouth; it is usually better tolerated when cooked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cores:<\/strong> They contain amygdalin, from which hydrocyanic acid is produced - do not eat them, do not take them as &quot;vitamin B17&quot;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irritable bowel syndrome:<\/strong> Sorbitol and fructose can cause bloating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash:<\/strong> Peaches are among the fruits most frequently contaminated with pesticides - wash or peel thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/aprikose-prunus-armeniaca\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">apricot<\/span><span class=\"d\">The close relative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mandel-prunus-dulcis\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">almond<\/span><span class=\"d\">Also from the genus Prunus.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kirsche-prunus-avium\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">cherry<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other summer stone fruit.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/hafer-avena-sativa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Oats<\/span><span class=\"d\">For porridge.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/vanille-vanilla-planifolia-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Vanilla<\/span><span class=\"d\">For compote.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/basilikum-ocimum-basilicum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">basil<\/span><span class=\"d\">For summer salad.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Peaches, yellow, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA CONTAM Panel. <em>Acute health risks related to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides in raw apricot kernels and products derived from raw apricot kernels.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2016; 14(4): 4424.<\/li>\n<li>Pastorello EA et al. <em>The major allergen of peach (Prunus persica) is a lipid transfer protein.<\/em> Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 1999; 103(3): 520\u2013526.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR): <em>Two bitter apricot kernels per day are the limit for adults - children should avoid them.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wolters T et al. <em>Lipid transfer protein allergy: characterization and comparison with birch pollen-associated food allergy.<\/em> Journal of the German Dermatological Society (JDDG) 2022; 20.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pfirsich (Prunus persica) Botanischer Name Prunus persicaRosengew\u00e4chse (Rosaceae), Steinobst Verwendet wird Das Fruchtfleischfrisch, gekocht, getrocknet Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df, saftig, blumiggelb oder wei\u00df Herkunft China\u00fcber Persien nach Europa Bekannt f\u00fcr Carotinoide und Kaliumbei wenig Kalorien Saison Juli bis Septemberheimisch in kleinen Mengen, sonst S\u00fcdeuropa Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda &amp;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10142,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10143","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10143\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}