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Plums

Plums

Plums are fleshy, smooth skinned fruits that have a stone pit in the center. They have been cultivated for thousands of years. They are very flavorful, juicy, and used in a wide range of dishes, from fruit pastries to fruit salads. When they are in season, they are typically readily available at most markets in the summer. Plums grow throughout the temperate zones of the world, with hundreds of different varieties. You can find tiny yellow versions to monstrous lustrous purple ones.

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About Plums

Plums may be one of the oldest cultivated fruits, with only the apple having an older association with humans. Plums are characterized by crisp, juicy flesh with a flavor, which ranges from sweet to tart, and many acquire a faintly cloudy surface as they ripen. Plums also have a deep groove along one side.

Fresh plums are great as is, in fruit salads, or served with things like yogurt and granola. Plums can be baked into pies and other pastries. Many people like to can the fruit or turn it into plum jam. Dried plums (also known as prunes) are great for people suffering from constipation, because they have high fiber content.

Look for firm plums without any soft spots when you are shopping for the fruit at the market. Plums are a climacteric fruit, which means that they will continue to ripen and develop their flavor after picking.

One cup of sliced plums provides 15.7 mg of vitamin C, or 26 percent of your recommended daily value. Plums also are a good source of vitamin K, vitamin A and potassium. Vitamin C helps the body to form collagen for strong bones and protects your immune system. Vitamin A is extremely important for healthy vision. A cup of sliced plums provides 75.9 calories. Plums are low in fat, with only 0.5 grams of fat per serving. The fat in plums is healthy it is primarily composed of omega-6 fatty acids. In one serving of plums, there are 18.8 grams of carbohydrates. Plums are a good source of fiber a cup of sliced plums contains 2.3 grams of fiber, or 9 percent of your daily needs. Plums are very low in sodium, with less than 1 mg per serving. Eating low-sodium foods can help reduce high blood pressure. Plums are high in caffeoylquinic acid, a known antioxidant that can help protect your body from cancer and damage caused by aging.

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Fermented plums start their baking process on November 22, 2011 in Rozelieures, eastern France.

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