Epitome of Summer: Australian Summerfruit
The Epitome of Summer
Australian Summerfruit
The juiciest of stonefruit is found nowhere else but in Australia. Peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines of the highest quality make up the Australian Summerfruit, of which you have to get a taste right away!
It?s a burst of colour with the Australian Summerfruit, which don?t just taste great but also carry a host of health benefits with them. They?re tangy, crispy, crunchy, soft and juicy, and delicious, versatile and nutritious all in one. There are over 383 varieties of summerfruit that are produced in the hot and dry regions of Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania.
The bulk of Australian summerfruit is grown in Victoria, about 80-90% and its export sums up to about 125000 tonnes annually. While 10-15% of all summerfruit, except apricots, is exported to China, India is a new market, at the very entry level. Education is the need of the hour.
Charlotte Brunt, Trade Development Manager (Worldwide), Australian Summerfruit, said that importers are guaranteed of the very best in food safety when it comes to the fruit which is grown in a clean environment and of excellent varieties. There is certainly a growing global demand for Australian Summerfruit. In 2021, Australia exported close to 21,000 tonnes to 39 countries. And Asia has become a major export region due to counter seasonal demand and high export quality. So, customers in the northern hemisphere can enjoy the ?fruits of the summer? in the middle of their winter!
Enjoying these fruits comes with no guilt for their health benefits are aplenty. Rich in vitamins and minerals, Australian Summerfruit restore energy levels and hydrate the body. Peaches aid in digestion and a strong immune system while plums are rich in antioxidants and can help control blood pressure. Apricots are low in fat but rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which promotes eye health. Nectarines contain fibre and support iron absorption, assist with weight loss and enhance skin health.
Have these fruits for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert and taste the Australian summer all day long. Peaches go great in salads, in cheesecakes and pavlovas and chutneys and jams to go deliciously well with your meats, while plums are yum in hot and cold dessert. They make tasty sauces, too. Sliced nectarines are perfect in a cheese or a fruit platter and can be mixed with yogurt or as a topping for ice-cream. Apricots can be enjoyed as is or added to your morning cereal. Dried apricots are also a popular snack.
For recipes with Australian Summerfruit, visit Recipes - Summerfruit Australia. Try the Chicken & Apricot Skewers, the Sticky Pork Belly with Plums, Asian Fish with Tangy Nectarine Salsa and the Poached Peaches with Pavlova, among the myriad recipes on offer.