Plums
Stone fruits are natures hidden gems of nutritional and beautiful taste. The biggest benefit is that stone fruits boost immunity, helps with collagen and aids healthy digestions. See our blog for interesting recipes and how to cook for the whole family. Yes, even children.
- Harvest Location: Western Australia
According to Experts…
- Plums are high in antioxidants that assist with reducing inflammation and cell damage that causes many types of cancer
- Plums have been shown to help lower blood sugar, making them an ideal fruit for people with Diabetes
- Plums promote bone health as studies have linked plums with a reduced risk of debilitating bone conditions such as Osteoporosis
Vitamin Content:
Calories: 30
Carbs: 8 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Sugars: 7 grams
Vitamin A: 5% of the RDI
Vitamin C: 10% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 5% of the RDI
Potassium: 3% of the RDI
Copper: 2% of the RDI
Manganese: 2% of the RDI
Please note stone fruit should not be crunchy like an apple but soft juicy and flavoursome. If the produce is not soft, leave in the vegetable crisper in the fridge for 3-5 days. Do not pack more than 2 high, as they will bruise as ripening occurs.
Stone fruit are amazing, and you can have all year as preserves, condiments or just bottle in a non-sugar syrup.
