4041 Plum

"Plums - a sweet treat for every season"

Plums are juicy, sweet and succulent stone fruits often enjoyed fresh, cooked or dried.

Also known as: Plums, Japanese plums, European plums, damson, greengage

Botanical name: Prunus spp.

Plum illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

4041 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

Fruits › Plums › Small

Origin

Asia, Western Europe, Americas

Storage Temperature

0-5°C (32-41°F)

Shelf Life

1-4 weeks (varies by variety and ripeness)

Status

Approved

About Plum

The plum is a popular stone fruit with hundreds of varieties, with the Red variety being widely grown and exported.

Nutrition Information

Plums have a rich nutritional profile. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of plums:

Energy: 46 kilocalories

Carbohydrates: 11.4 grams

Fiber: 1.4 grams

Sugar: 9.2 grams

Protein: 0.7 grams

Fat: 0.3 grams

Sodium: 1 milligram

Potassium: 157 milligrams

Vitamin A: 10 International Units

Vitamin C: 3.2 milligrams

Calcium: 6 milligrams

Iron: 0.3 milligrams

Phosphorus: 16 milligrams.

Storage & Handling

Low temperature and high humidity to delay ripening and spoilage

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 0-5°C (32-41°F)
Humidity: 90-95%
Packaging: Polyester bags or liner bags to maintain high humidity
Shelf Life: 1-4 weeks (varies by variety and ripeness)
Storage Notes: Ethylene production should be controlled using ethylene absorbing products. Handling and bruising can cause spoilage, precautions should be taken.

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Tags
4041PlumPrunus spp.SmallFruitsPlumsApproved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
plums
Variety:
Red (Includes Santa Rosa, Late Santa Rosa, Red Beaut, Rich Red, Spring Beaut, First Beaut, Royal Red, Red Jewel, Rose Zee, Royal Zee, Ace, Aleta Rose, Burgandy, July Santa Rosa, Frontier, Fortune, Grand Rosa, Red Lane, Red Rosa, Casselman, Autumn Rosa, Mi
Created:
December 1999
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)

PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores. The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).