Organic
Plum (Black)
"Nature's candy, delightfully sweet and nutritious."
A sweet and juicy stone fruit with a dark, tender skin, and a luscious, flavorful pulp, rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
Also known as
Prunes, European Plum, Japanese Plum
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
93611
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plumcot (Interspecific Plum) › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Asia, Europe and Americas, but now cultivated in many parts of the world.
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Plum (Black)
The plum is a deciduous tree and a stone fruit, prized for its flavor, versatility and health benefits, rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, dietary fibers and antioxidants.
Nutrition Information
For a 100 gram serving of Black Plum the nutrition facts are,
energy is 43 calories,
fat 0.3 grams,
saturated fat 0.1 grams,
trans fat 0 grams,
cholesterol 0 milligrams,
sodium 0 milligrams,
total carbohydrates 11 grams,
dietary fiber 1.4 grams,
sugars 9.6 grams,
protein 0.7 grams.
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 containers or bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
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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