{"product_id":"sugar-plums","title":"Sugar Plum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSugar Plums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the naturally sweet flavour of Sugar Plums, an imported prune-style plum fruit known for its oval shape, purplish-blue skin, powdery white bloom and firm sweet flesh. Also known as prune plums, Italian prune plums, prune plums, Italian prune plums, European plums, Quetsche plums, prune fruit or fresh sugar plums, this fruit is enjoyed fresh, cooked, baked or dried into prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plums are different from soft, round juicy plums. They are usually more elongated, denser and firmer, with a small centre stone that separates more easily when ripe. The skin gives a light tangy contrast, while the flesh is sweet, firm and plum-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Sugar Plum” can also refer to traditional plum candy or festive sugar-plum sweets, but this product is fresh plum fruit. It is not dried prune fruit and not a confectionery candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imported. Country of origin may vary by shipment, including USA, China, South Africa and other seasonal plum-growing countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSugar Plum Quick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar Plums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar plum, prune plum, prune fruit, Italian prune plum, European plum, Quetsche plum, fresh plum, stone fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot The Same As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlum candy, dried prunes, prune juice or traditional sugar-plum confectionery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e糖李子, 西梅李, 欧洲李, 歐洲李, 李子, 布林\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrunus domestica type \/ European prune-style plum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImported. Country of origin may vary by batch, including USA, South Africa and other seasonal origins.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh prune-style plum \/ freestone plum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple-blue to dark blue skin with a natural powdery white bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm yellow to greenish-yellow flesh, sweet and dense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, lightly tangy, fruity and concentrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm, dense and less watery than many soft plums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrix Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar Plums and prune-style plums are known for higher sugar concentration, especially when fully ripe. Exact Brix varies by variety, origin, harvest timing and batch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh snacking, baking, jams, compotes, salads, cheese boards, desserts and drying into prunes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingapore Season Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasonal imported fruit. USA and Northern Hemisphere supply is usually late summer to early autumn, while South African supply is usually around December to March. Singapore availability depends on shipment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipen at room temperature if firm. Refrigerate once ripe and eat within a few days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plums have a firm, sweet and lightly tangy flavour. The flesh is denser and less watery than many round plums, making the fruit suitable for fresh eating as well as baking and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skin is edible after washing and gives a gentle tart contrast to the sweeter flesh. A natural powdery bloom on the skin is normal and can be a sign that the fruit has not been over-handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported prune-style plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple-blue skin with natural white bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm yellow to greenish-yellow flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, dense and lightly tangy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for fresh eating, baking and jams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as prune fruit when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest enjoyed ripe and slightly chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat First-Time Customers Should Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are trying Sugar Plums for the first time, expect a fresh plum fruit with a firmer bite and more concentrated sweetness than many juicy round plums. It is not candy and not a dried prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ripe, the fruit becomes sweeter, more aromatic and easier to eat fresh. If it is still very firm, leave it at room temperature until it softens slightly, then refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Time Question\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fresh fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes. This product is fresh Sugar Plum fruit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it plum candy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. Plum candy or traditional sugar-plum candy is a confectionery item. This is fresh plum fruit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it prune fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is a fresh prune-style plum that can be dried into prunes, depending on variety and batch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes. Sugar Plums are known for concentrated sweetness, but exact sweetness varies by batch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash, chill if preferred, slice around the stone and enjoy fresh.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Sugar Plums?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plums are fresh prune-style plums with naturally concentrated sweetness. They are usually oval to oblong rather than round, with purple-blue skin, a natural waxy bloom and firm sweet flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral prune-type plums may be sold under the sugar plum name, including Italian prune plums, French prune plums, European plums and Quetsche-style plums. They are multipurpose fruits that can be eaten fresh, cooked into jam, baked into desserts or dried into prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Plums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain product name for this fresh fruit listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plum type suitable for drying into prunes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plum before drying, or dried plum depending on context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Prune Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon prune-style plum name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad plum group often linked with prune-style plums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Candy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent item; usually a sweet confection, not this fresh fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSugar Plum, Plum Candy and Traditional Sugar Plums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word sugar plum can be confusing. In fruit shops, Sugar Plums usually refer to fresh prune-style plum fruit. In confectionery, sugar plum can refer to a type of plum candy or festive sweet made with dried fruit, nuts, sugar and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is fresh fruit. It can be enjoyed like a plum, sliced for snacks, cooked into compote or dried into prunes. It is not a ready-to-eat candy product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning on This Product Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Plums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh prune-style plum fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Candy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA separate confectionery item, not this product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Sugar Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually a sweet candy or dried fruit sweet, not fresh plum fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh prune-style plum or dried prune depending on context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrune Fruit and Sugar in Prunes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune fruit usually refers to plums that are suitable for drying into prunes. Fresh Sugar Plums are eaten as fresh plums, while prunes are dried plums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sugar in prunes is more concentrated because drying removes water from the fresh fruit. This means dried prunes contain more calories and sugar by weight than fresh plums. Fresh Sugar Plums still taste sweet, but they are not as concentrated as dried prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Sugar Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plum fruit with water, fibre and natural fruit sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Prune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried plum with more concentrated sweetness by weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar in Prunes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher by weight because water has been removed during drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plums for snacking; prunes for dried fruit, baking and cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrix and Sweetness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plums are known for naturally concentrated sweetness, especially when fully ripe. Prune-style plums are often chosen for drying because they have firm flesh and enough natural sugar to make good dried prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single fixed Brix for all Sugar Plums because the name can cover several prune-style plum varieties and origins. Brix changes by variety, grower, weather, harvest timing, ripeness, storage and shipment. Exact Brix should only be treated as confirmed when shown on the current carton, label or supplier information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrix Question\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe Answer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Sugar Plum sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes. It is selected for naturally sweet, prune-style plum flavour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we give one exact Brix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo fixed Brix should be guaranteed because Sugar Plum can refer to different prune-style plum varieties.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called Sugar Plum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe name is linked with naturally concentrated sweetness and prune-style plum use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest wording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweetness varies by batch; selected for sweet, firm and concentrated plum flavour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeason Availability in Singapore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plums are seasonal imported fruits. Because supply can come from different countries, Singapore availability depends on origin, shipment timing and batch quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA and other Northern Hemisphere prune-style plums are usually around late summer to early autumn, often August to September. South African plums are Southern Hemisphere fruit and are usually around December to March. Actual availability may shift depending on weather, variety and import schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Season Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA \/ Northern Hemisphere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually late summer to early autumn, often August to September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually around December to March\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on country, variety and harvest timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingapore Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on import shipment, carton allocation and batch quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipen at room temperature if firm, then refrigerate once ripe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSugar Plums vs Regular Plums vs Prunes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plums are fresh prune-style plums. Regular plums can be rounder, juicier and more varied in colour, while prunes are dried plums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Plums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Plums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh prune-style plum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plum category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried plum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually oval to oblong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften round or oval depending on variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrinkled dried fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm, dense and sweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be juicy, soft, firm or crunchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChewy and concentrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally sweet fresh fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore concentrated by weight due to drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating, baking, jams and drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral snacking and desserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried fruit snacking, baking and cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose Sugar Plums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Sugar Plums with smooth purple-blue skin, a fresh powdery bloom, good weight and no mould, leaking juice or deep bruises. The fruit should feel firm with slight give when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the fruit is still very firm, leave it at room temperature in a single layer until it softens slightly. Once ripe, refrigerate and enjoy within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Sign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple-blue skin with natural white bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval to oblong prune-style shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeels heavy for its size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm with slight give when ripe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMould, leaking juice, fermented smell, deep bruises or badly shrivelled fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Eat Sugar Plums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the fruit gently before eating. Sugar Plums can be eaten fresh like regular plums, sliced around the centre stone, or cooked into desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fully ripe, the stone may separate more easily from the flesh. The skin is edible and gives a light tangy contrast to the sweet flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash gently before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat fresh as a sweet plum snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice around the centre stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled once ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to fruit platters and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with cheese, yogurt, nuts or granola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook into jams, compotes, marmalades or sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBake into tarts, cakes and crumbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry into prunes if suitable and properly prepared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid eating or swallowing the hard centre stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSugar Plum Nutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate values per 100g of raw plum. These are general plum nutrition values and are not specific lab-tested values for the current Sugar Plum batch. Exact values may vary depending on fruit size, variety, sweetness, ripeness and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 46 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 11 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 9 to 10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1 to 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.5 to 1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plums naturally contain vitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh plums naturally contain potassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSugar Plum Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Plum benefits are often discussed because fresh plums naturally contain water, fruit sugars, dietary fibre, vitamin C and natural plant pigments. Sugar Plums can be enjoyed as fresh stone fruit as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh plums should not be treated as medicine. They should not be used to claim weight loss, blood pressure control, blood production, disease prevention, nervous system support or treatment of health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Fruit Component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Food Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGives fresh plums their refreshing bite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in fresh plums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFound naturally in fresh plums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGives Sugar Plums their natural sweetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContribute to the purple-blue skin colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Medical Claim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnjoy as fresh fruit, not as a treatment for health conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh chilled Sugar Plums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar Plum fruit platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune-style plum snack bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar Plum slices with yogurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh plum with cheese and crackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar Plum jam or marmalade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum compote for pancakes or waffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh plum salad with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked Sugar Plum tart or crumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and savoury salads with fresh plum pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Handling Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep firm Sugar Plums at room temperature in a single layer until they soften slightly and become more aromatic. Once ripe, refrigerate and eat within 3 to 5 days for the best quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not wash before storage. Wash only before eating. Cut fruit should be covered, refrigerated and eaten soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipen firm fruit at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a single layer away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate once ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat ripe fruit within 3 to 5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wash before storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash only before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle gently to avoid bruising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore cut fruit covered in the refrigerator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard if mouldy, leaking, fermented-smelling or badly bruised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SKC Fruits","offers":[{"title":"South Africa • 300g","offer_id":40012474941538,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2880\/9826\/products\/sugar-plums_fresh-sugar-plum.jpg?v=1782968630","url":"https:\/\/www.skcfruits.com\/products\/sugar-plums","provider":"SKC Fruits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}