Organic
PLUM
"Nature's candy, ripe from the tree"
A stone fruit with sweet and juicy pulp, tree-ripened plums have a vibrant appearance and irresistible flavor.
Also known as
Santa Rosa, Stanley, Methley, Italian Prune
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
94439
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Small
Origin
Native to China and central Asia, now cultivated worldwide in temperate climates
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About PLUM
Plums belong to the Prunus genus, growing on tree species like Prunus americana and Prunus salicina.
Nutrition Information
Plums are a nutrient-rich fruit providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the key nutrition facts for a tree-ripened plum:
Serving size 100g
Energy 46 kcal
Protein 0.7g
Fat 0.3g
Carbohydrates 11.4g
Fiber 1.4g
Sugar 9.2g
Sodium 0.1mg
Potassium 157mg
Vitamin A 345 IU
Vitamin C 6.6mg
Vitamin K 7.5mcg
Copper 0.1mg
Manganese 0.051mg
Phosphorus 17mg
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
Ventilated containers or boxes lined with moisture-permeable materials
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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