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Yellow Plums
"Sweetness in every bite"
Yellow Plums are juicy and sweet stone fruits, typically harvested in the summer months. They are known for their firm yet tender flesh and sweet, slightly tangy flavor.
Also known as
Golden Plums, Yellow Greengages, Mirabelle
Botanical name
Prunus
Product Details
PLU Code
94442
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Plums › Large
Origin
Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with China being the largest producer
Temperature
-1.1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Yellow Plums
Prized for their rich flavor, Yellow Plums are a versatile fruit that can be eaten fresh or used in jams, baking, and cooking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for yellow plums per 100 grams,
Energy is approximately 43 kilocalories,
Water content is about 87 grams,
Protein is roughly 0.7 grams,
Fat content is 0.3 grams,
Carbohydrates are about 11 grams,
Dietary fiber is 1.4 grams,
Sugars are 9.6 grams,
Sodium is 0 milligrams,
Potassium is 157 milligrams,
Calcium is 6 milligrams,
Magnesium is 7 milligrams,
Vitamin A is negligible but it does contain Vitamin A precursors,
Vitamin C is about 9.5 milligrams,
Vitamin K is 4.3 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 cartons, poly-lined to prevent moisture loss
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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