Organic
Plum
"Nature's candy"
A sweet and juicy stone fruit native to Asia and Europe, known for its rich flavor and vibrant colors.
Also known as
Stone Fruit, Prune, Damson
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
94042
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Large
Origin
Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Plum
Plums are a versatile fruit with a wide range of varieties, each offering unique flavor profiles and textures. They are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.
Nutrition Information
Plum is a nutrient-dense fruit, its nutrition facts are as follows per 100 grams:
energy 63 kcal
carbohydrates 15.6 grams
sugars 11.4 grams
dietary fiber 1.4 grams
protein 0.7 gram
fat 0.3 grams
water content 85.6 percent
sodium 0 milligrams
potassium 157 milligrams
vitamin A 17 micrograms
vitamin C 9.5 milligrams
calcium 6 milligrams
magnesium 7 milligrams
manganese 0.1 milligrams
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
Shallow trays or containers, covered with a breathable wrap or overwrap
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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