Organic
Apricots/Plums
"Sweetness from the tree, straight to you."
A juicy, sweet and succulent stone fruit, characterized by a single seed in the center, protected by a smooth skin, with a vibrant orange and red coloration.
Also known as
Prunus, Plumcot, Aprium
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
94440
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Large
Origin
Native to Central Asia and the Middle East, yet widely cultivated in Mediterranean, European, American and Asian regions.
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Apricots/Plums
Tree-ripened apricots and plums have a higher sugar content, making them sweeter and more flavorful than unripe ones, and require careful handling, transportation and storage to maintain their quality.
Nutrition Information
Apricots and plums are nutrient-rich fruits that provide a range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the key nutrition facts for tree-ripened apricots and plums per 100 grams of fresh fruit.
Apricots:
Energy 48 kcal
Carbohydrates 11.1 grams
Fiber 3.1 grams
Protein 1.4 grams
Fat 0.4 grams
Vitamin A 1926 micrograms
Vitamin C 10 milligrams
Potassium 427 milligrams
Vitamin K 3.3 micrograms
Plums:
Energy 46 kcal
Carbohydrates 11.6 grams
Fiber 2.3 grams
Protein 0.6 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Vitamin A 175 micrograms
Vitamin C 9 milligrams
Potassium 157 milligrams
Vitamin K 6.6 micrograms
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 crates, boxes or bags
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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