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Why do peaches have fuzz?

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Nectarines don't have fuzz, so why do peaches? ... While no one knows exactly what the peach fuzz does, it's believed that the fuzz acts as a defense mechanism to protect a peach's delicate skin from excess moisture which can cause premature rot. read more

Protection Air Flow The fur also slows down air flow that passes over it. This is important so bugs can't catch the smell easily. read more

The fuzz protects the peaches in a few ways. Fruits in general suffer by loss of moisture through evaporation, the fuzz prevents the air from touching the fruit surface thus slowing evaporation and it also traps dew and rain which also slows down evaporation. read more

That’s why peaches found at farmers markets ― where this practice isn’t done ― are significantly fuzzier than those found at major grocers. If you look closely, you can see the defuzzing of peaches at around 1:12 in the video below from a Georgia peach farm. read more

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