Are plums and plums the same thing? Let's find out what are the differences between these two very similar fruits
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousAre plums and plums the same thing? Let's find out what are the differences between these two very similar fruits
Plums e plums are we sure they are the same? These two terms, in fact, are often used erroneously to indicate the exact same fruit.
Let's find out what is the difference between plums and plums, and what are the main characteristics of these delicious and succulent fruits available between late summer and early autumn.
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Plums: origin and characteristics
The plum is the fruit of the Prunus Domestica, or European plum tree, and is characterized by having one elongated almost oval shape and a sweet and juicy flavor. There are different varieties of plums, each different in the color of the skin, which can be purple, yellow or reddish.
Plum is a food rich in antioxidants, mineral salts and vitamins, and the ideal time of year to consume it is from August to September; in addition to eating it alone or in a rich fresh fruit salad, plums can be used to make delicious jams or dry them, to then consume them throughout the year. The prunes they are much richer in sugars and minerals, while they are more deficient in vitamins than fresh fruit. (Read also: Plums: all varieties of plums)
Plums: origin and characteristics
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La plum it is a plum that comes from Prunus Salicina, also known as Sino-Japanese plum; therefore, plums originate in the East and spread to the West starting from the second half of the 800th century.
They have a perfectly rounded shape and one juicy and soft pulp, with a slightly more acidic flavor than plum. Plum contains many vitamins and is a 'excellent source of potassium and calcium; as regards the color of the peel, this is yellowish and very thin compared to the plum.
Plums and plums: all the differences
The first important difference between plums and plums is the origin. In fact, they are two different fruits that come from two different trees: the plum from Prunus Domestica, the plum from Prunus Salicina.
The second difference is in the shape, because the plum is rounded while the plum is more elongated and oval; in addition, the pulp of the plum is more difficult to detach from the stone, on the contrary the plum separates more easily. (Read also: Umeboshi: the portentous Japanese plums)
La plum peel it can have various colors, from purple to yellow to red, while the plum has a color tending to straw yellow, almost pink.
From the point of view nutritional, on the other hand, both fruits are an excellent source of essential mineral salts, such as calcium and potassium, and of vitamins, the plum is also richer in antioxidants than the plum.
Last, but not least, it concerns the way to consume these fruits: the plum is eaten only fresh and can be used to make homemade jamson the contrary, plum can also be tasted dried and, in this case, it is very effective in promoting intestinal transit.
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