Organic
Yellow Plum
"Sweet Golden Delight"
Sweet and juicy, yellow plums are a summer delight, known for their golden skin and succulent flesh.
Also known as
Golden Globe, Mirabelle, Greengage
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
94441
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Small
Origin
Originating in Asia, yellow plum varieties are now cultivated worldwide, with major producers including China, the United States, and European countries.
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Yellow Plum
Yellow plums are a diverse group of stone fruits, often eaten fresh or used in jams and preserves. They are a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants.
Nutrition Information
Yellow Plum has a nutrient profile per 100 grams serving as follows: Energy 44 kcal, Carbohydrates 11.06 grams, Fiber 1.9 grams, Sugars 9.6 grams, Protein 0.7 grams. The vitamins in Yellow Plum include Vitamin A 345 IU, Vitamin C 9.5 mg, Vitamin E 0.13 mg, Vitamin K 4.8 mcg. It also contains minerals such as Calcium 6 mg, Copper 0.068 mg, Iron 0.29 mg, Magnesium 7 mg, Manganese 0.052 mg, Phosphorus 15 mg, Potassium 157 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Zinc 0.14 mg.
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 packaging, e.g. boxes or crates lined with polyethylene
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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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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