Color
Bright white, sometimes slightly creamy
Fuzzy green, black, gray, or blue
Texture
Smooth, cottony; firmly attached to the pit
Fluffy, powdery; smears across the skin
Smell
None: the peach still smells sweet and fresh.
Sour, musty, or fermented odor
Location
Only on the surface of the pit, never on the fruit flesh.
On the skin or flesh, often near bruises or soft spots.
🛑 If you notice mold on the flesh of the…
…peach, throw the whole fruit away. Callus
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🥣 Is it safe to eat? What should you do?
Yes, it is safe: callus tissue is non-toxic and poses no health risks.
There is no need to remove it; simply eat around the pit as usual.
Never eat the peach pit itself: it contains amygdalin, which can turn into cyanide if crushed or chewed.
💡 Pro tip: If you are preserving, freezing, or making peach jam and the tissue bothers you, simply rinse the pit under water—it cleans off easily!
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