RED PLUMS
RED PLUMS
There are many varieties of plums , also called "susine" , around the world , but the European and American ones, mainly those produced in California , are the most known. Californian plums are mostly dried . This fruit is rounded or oval , different colored depending on the type , usually red , purple , dark purple , but also green , yellow or amber , while the pulp can be light yellow , deep yellow , or pinkish .
The plums are today very popular in America , in Asia and in Europe. In Italy , the production of plums is about 20,000 tonnes per year . The regions of higher processing are Emilia - Romagna ( 35 % ) , Campania ( 23 % ) , Piedmont ( 6.9 % ) , Lazio ( 5.8 % ) , Marche ( 4.5 % ) and Basilicata ( 4.4% ) .
WHEN THEY CAN BE FOUND
Plums of fresh quality can be found during the following months:
- GEN 1
- FEB 2
- MAR 3
- APR 4
- MAG 5
- GIU 6
- LUG 7
- AGO 8
- SET 9
- OTT 10
- NOV 11
- DIC 12
NUTRITION FACTS
Nutritional information per 100g of edible part of uncooked plums
|
Energy(Kcal) |
69 |
|
Water |
80,5 |
|
Protein |
0,72 |
|
Carbohydrate |
18,1 |
|
Of which sugar |
15,4 |
|
Fat |
0,1 |
|
Cholesterol |
0 |
|
Fibre |
0,9 |
|
Sodium |
0,002 |
|
Vitamin C |
0,01 |
|
Calcium |
0,01 |
|
Magnesium |
0,007 |
|
Iron |
0,0003 |
CURIOSITY
Plums are rich in polyphenols , substances that neutralize free radicals , responsible for cellular degeneration typical of aging . In fact, lutein, cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin are vitamins belonging to the family of flavonoids , which act by counteracting reactive oxygen species (ROS ) and free radicals . In particular in plums it can be found chlorogenic acid , able to counteract the negative effects of body fat .
RECIPES
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