Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
  
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
  
20
288.00 kcal
  
23
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
  
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
  
Dark green
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Buttery
  
Origin
Caucasus
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
  
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Humid, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Mexico
  
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
  
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United Kingdom
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Chile
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
  
Persea Americana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Persea Gratissima
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Persea
  
Species
P. domestica
  
P. Americana
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Laurel