Japanese plum
Fruit
Fruit bowl
There are several varieties of Japanese plums. These round and sometimes heart-shaped fruits are usually a bit larger than ordinary plums. The colour of the skin varies from cherry red to dark red and purple. The flavour is sweet. A notable difference from ordinary plums is that the flesh remains firm, even when ripe.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Japanese plums are best stored on the fruit shelf. After purchase, they usually keep for about 5 days.
How do I know if the plums are no longer good? The plums are mouldy or limp. You can quickly recognise decay by smelling, looking or tasting.
Preparation
Wash the fruit, cut it open and remove the stone.
Storage times
Fruit bowl: 5 days
Cleaning the Japanese plum
See preparing.
Information
Portion size
Cultivation
Tip
Japanese plum flavour
Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 170 kj (40 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 gr |
| of which sugars | 7.3 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 2.2 gr |
| Protein | 0.8 gr |
| Salt | 0 mg |
| Retinol act. equivalent | 31 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 3 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg |
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