Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Paraguayo
April — September
A signature Spanish product
The flat peach Paraguayo is one of the most characteristic and commercially important summer fruits in Spain. A flat variety of peach, with white or yellow flesh. Very sweet with high brix, low acidity and easy to eat. Very popular both in Spain and in Europe. Paraguayo originates from a natural mutation of peach from China, but Spain has become a key producer, mainly in Murcia and Catalonia, but also in Valencia, Aragón and Extremadura.
Varieties
( Apr — Sep)
White flesh
The most common Paraguayo. Sweet and aromatic.
Yellow flesh
Slightly more acidic, firmer.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
White flesh
Yellow flesh
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Paraguayo Calibres (EU standard).
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Packaging formats
- 4-5 kg
| Calibre | Diameter (mm) | Pcs/box 5 kg |
|---|---|---|
| AA | >75 mm | 30-40 pcs |
| A | 70-75 mm | 35-45 pcs |
| B | 65-70 mm | 45-60 pcs |
| C | 60-65 mm | 55-75 pcs |