Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
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Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Grainy
Crunchy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Tart
Origin
Caucasus
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Argentina