Organic
Plums
"Nature's Candy"
Plums are a sweet and juicy stone fruit with a vibrant purple exterior, eaten fresh or used in baking, jams, and culinary applications.
Also known as
European Plum, Japanese Plum
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
94437
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Small
Origin
Native to Asia and Europe, now cultivated worldwide in temperate climates.
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Plums
Plums are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins A & C. They require specific temperature and humidity handling during transportation and storage to extend shelf life and maintain quality.
Nutrition Information
Plums are a nutrient-rich fruit, here are the key nutrition facts for 100 grams of plums:
Energy 46 kilocalories
Water content 87.2 grams
Carbohydrates 11.4 grams
Fiber 1.4 grams
Protein 0.7 grams
Fat 0.3 grams
Vitamin A 10.8 micrograms
Vitamin C 9.5 milligrams
Vitamin K 6.6 micrograms
Potassium 151 milligrams
Copper 0.1 milligrams
Manganese 0.1 milligrams
Folate 5 micrograms
Antioxidants and other phytochemicals are also present.
Please note the exact values might slightly vary based on the plum variety, ripeness, and growing conditions.
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 bags or containers to maintain humidity, prevent moisture loss and wounding
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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