



Healthy Food Database - Plums
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Plums are stone fruits grown on trees. There are many varieties of plums which belong to three different groups - the European, Damson and Japanese groups. European plums are best for eating out-of-hand. The flesh is is generally yellow, the skin is green-yellow to deep blue.
The fruit of the Damson is very tart and these plums are mainly used in cooking and making jams. Damson plums are not found in Australia.
Japanese plums are the most commonly grown in Australia. Blood plums are a type of Japanese plum. The flesh is red and tart - Japanese plums are best for cooking.
The fruit of the Damson is very tart and these plums are mainly used in cooking and making jams. Damson plums are not found in Australia.
Japanese plums are the most commonly grown in Australia. Blood plums are a type of Japanese plum. The flesh is red and tart - Japanese plums are best for cooking.
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Nutrition (100 Grams):
Cooking:
Cooking Tips: To poach plums cut into halves and place in red wine, cinnamon and vanilla and a 1/4 cup pear concentrate for 10 minutes. Serve with low fat ricotta cheese drizzled with warmed honey.
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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