Black Plums
"Sweet indulgence in every bite"
A sweet and juicy stone fruit with dark, almost black skin and rich, flavorful pulp. Black plums are highly prized for their versatility in both sweet and savory applications.
Also known as
Black, Italian Prunes, Japanese Plums, Friars
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
4039
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Small
Origin
Native to Asia, widely cultivated in the United States, Europe, and Australia
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Black Plums
High perishability.
Nutrition Information
Black plums are low in calories, with approximately 63 calories per 100 grams. They contain about 0.3 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, and 15.7 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams.
Black plums are also a good source of dietary fiber, with about 1.4 grams per 100 grams. They contain vitamins A and C, with 0.08 mg of vitamin A and 4.6 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. They also contain other essential vitamins and minerals like potassium, copper, and manganese.
A 100-gram serving of black plums provides about 16% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin K, 10% of vitamin C, 6% of copper, and 5% of potassium.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh plums (Japanese plums) and fresh prunes (European plums). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, e.g., corrugated boxes, ventilated containers, or mesh bags
Storage Notes: Chilling injury (flesh translucency and browning, with loss of juiciness in late cultivars) appears after fruit are ripened following storage in the intermediate cool range, so hold fruit just above freezing with tight temperature control to avoid freeze damage. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 497-500.
Applies to: fresh plums (Japanese plums) and fresh prunes (European plums).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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