Organic
Plum
"Nature's candy with numerous health benefits"
A sweet and juicy stone fruit with a smooth skin and soft flesh, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Also known as
Prune, European plum
Botanical name
Prunus domestica
Product Details
PLU Code
93274
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Prunes › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe, Asia and now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Plum
Prunus domestica, with numerous varieties, is widely cultivated for its edible fruits, used in jams, desserts, and eaten fresh.
Nutrition Information
Plum nutrition facts per 100 grams serving size:
Energy 46 kcal,
Carbohydrates 11.4 g,
Fiber 1.4 g,
Sugar 9.2 g,
Protein 0.7 g,
Fat 0.3 g,
Water content 87 g,
Sodium 1 mg,
Potassium 157 mg,
Vitamin A 17 micrograms,
Vitamin C 3.5 mg,
Calcium 6 mg,
Iron 0.3 mg.
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
Cooler with ventilation and moisture retention
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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