Nectarine is a smooth-skinned peach of the family Rosaceae.

It distinguish from the peach in aroma, skin texture, and flavor, but they resemble peach color, size and shape of seed.

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The expression of a recessive allele is thought to be responsible for the smooth skin of nectarine fruits, which lack the fuzzy trichomes (plant hairs) characteristic of peach fruits.

Nectarine may have yellow or white flesh and clingstone (the flesh sticks to the pit) or freestone (the pit is easily separated from the flesh).

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In addition to being low in calories and rich in fiber, nectarines are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. These nutrients offer health benefits in terms of improved metabolism, digestion, and heart health.