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General Produce
Plums
Sizing
20-, 25-, 30-, 35-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 55-, 60-, 65-, 70-, 80-, 90-, 100-, 120-, 140-, and 170-count
Common Packs:
Tray packs
Volume-fill containers
Receiving Inspecting:
Plums should be smooth, plump, and fairly firm, with coloring consistent with the specific variety. Avoid plums with punctured or discolored skins or
that appear shriveled, soft, or leaky.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 35 days.
Troubleshooting:
Flesh browning and loss of flavor indicate age. Do not hold for long periods of time once plums become soft and ripe.
Flesh browning and mealy texture can be caused by chill injury. Store properly.
Usage Ideas:
- Grill halved plums and duck breasts; serve over sautéed spinach.
- Press plum halves into frangipane batter; bake in pastry crust; serve with ginger whipped cream.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup plum (165g) grams
Calories 80
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 16g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 10mg0%
Iron 0.28mg2%
Potassium 260mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.