Plum
Plums are juicy stone fruits with smooth skin and sweet-tart flesh, enjoyed fresh, dried, or cooked, offering vibrant color and versatile flavor.
About Plum
Plums are succulent stone fruits with smooth, thin skin and a firm, juicy interior surrounding a single hard pit. They come in a variety of colors, including purple, red, yellow, and green, each with slightly different sweetness and tartness. Plums are eaten fresh, dried as prunes, or cooked into jams, sauces, and desserts. Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, plums have been cultivated for centuries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Their delicate balance of sweetness and tanginess makes them a favorite for both snacking and culinary uses.
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Scientific Name
Prunus domestica
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Calories
46 per 100g
Taste Profile
Ripeness Indicators
Ripe plums yield slightly to gentle pressure, have vibrant, even color, and a fragrant aroma.
Edible Parts
Flesh and skin are edible. The pit is not eaten.
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