Plums belong to the Prunus genus of plants and are relatives of the peach,nectarine and almond. They are all considered "drupes" fruits that have a hard stone pit surrounding their seeds. The health benefits of plums include relief from indigestion, infulenza infection,and anxiety problems. It helps in maintaining healthy level of cholesterol,cardiovascular health,cognitive health, and immune system strength.
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Rich in fiber, red plums are a curious blend of sweet, sour and juicy. They are commonly eaten fresh or, when dried, as prunes. Fresh plums are easily found in supermarkets and are frequently inexpensive, especially when in season.red plums actually range in color from pale red to a dark purple, with the color of their flesh varying from plum to plum. However, they all have a stronger red tint than yellow-fleshed plums, and the redder the flesh, the more nutritional benefits the plums have.
Yellow peach Also known as the Mirabelle prune, the inner flesh is a lighter yellow and offers a very sweet full bodied flavor. The mirabelle is identified by its small, oval shape, smooth-textured flesh, and especially by its dark yellow colour which becomes flecked in appearance. They are known for being sweet and full of flavour. The fruit is primarily used in jams and pies, and its juice is commonly fermented for wine or distilled into plum brandy.
The Greengage plum is deceptive in its looks, with colors of granny smith apples (suggesting tartness) mottled with fair rust colored dots and an unassuming petit apricot size. What is revealed is a historically excellent fruit, complex in taste and texture. The Greengage plum has an amber green flesh nearly the same color of its skin, its texture unsurpassed in its tender firm quality, bursting with syrup-like juices when ripe. Its flavor candy sweet and extremely low acid.
Damson plums are a small variety approximately the size of a large cherry. They have dark blue, bloomy skins that are rich in acrid tasting tannins, and inner flesh that is tart and dry. Clearly not meant for a raw snack, these plums cook down into a rich and silky jam with hints of spice and berries.
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