Product Description
Round or oblong shaped fruits with flavors ranging from sweet to acidic, have a smooth red skin with different variations of darkness.
Peak Growing Season
California growing seasons of plums lasts from May to December, with the peak growth time being June to August.
Uses
Plums can be eaten out-of-hand, sliced, or used in foods such as jams.
Preparation
Plums bruise easily so handle with care, rinse plums with cool water and dry before serving.
Storage
Allow plums to ripen at room temperatures (55-70 degrees Fahrenheit), once soft store in refrigerator at 32 degrees Fahrenheit in single layers as not to bruise them.
Best if Used By
Best used once ripened. When storing, plums only last about four days, so best used as soon as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Legend: kcal = kilocalorie; g = gram; mg = milligram; RAE = retinol activity equivalent; IU = international unit
One 3.22 ounce plum (1/2 cup) provides:
| Calories | 38 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.58 g |
| Fat | 0.23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 8.18 g |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.14 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 13 mg |
| Potassium | 130 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.08 mg |
