Black plum Australia
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Juicy, plump and sweet but low calorie and virtually fat free, plums are a healthy fruit snack. They contain plenty of antioxidants that neutralise the harmful effects of free radicals and protect against illness, as well as fighting the signs of ageing.
Storage
Keep refrigerated
Preparation guidelines
Wash before use
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 100g |
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| Amount per serving | |
| Calories 46 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | |
| Sodium 0g | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 1% |
| Potassium 157g | 4% |
| Percent Daily Values are based on a 2.000 calorie diet. | |
About
Plums are a rich, deep red-purple colour, with firm, juicy flesh and a sweet or slightly tart taste. They have one large stone in the middle and you can tell a ripe plum when the flesh gives slightly under pressure from a thumb.
Cindy Bailey
Editor-in-chief
Health in mind
One medium-sized fresh plum contains 113mg of potassium, a mineral that helps manage high blood pressure and reduce stroke risk. The reddish-blue pigment in some plums, called anthocyanin, may protect against cancer by mopping up harmful free radicals.
Health benefit
Plums exert anti-hyperglycaemic effects and help in combating diabetes
Health benefit
Eating dried plums exerts anabolic and anti-resorptive actions, which aid in maintaining healthy bones
Health benefit
Plums contain several types of potent antioxidants, including dopamine and catechins, which help fight harmful free radicals
Health benefit
Plums are a good source of dietary fibre, along with the components sorbitol and isatin, which help in regulating the digestive system
Cooking and preparation
A traditional British plum crumble, served warm with ice cream or clotted cream, is the ideal recipe for some lovely ripe plums.
Cindy Bailey
Editor-in-chief
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