Taste & Texture
A vivid contrast of sweetness and tartness. The skin is tart while the flesh is sweet. Juicy and rich. Flesh color ranges from red to yellow depending on cultivar; tartness mellows as the fruit fully ripens
Season
How to Choose
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Look for fruits with a natural waxy bloom and uniform color characteristic of the cultivar.
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Slight give when gently pressed indicates optimal ripeness.
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Avoid fruits with bruises or dents.
How to Store
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Ripen underripe plums at room temperature.
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Once ripe, store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator vegetable compartment.
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Avoid over-chilling to preserve flavor; bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before eating.
* High ethylene producer — store separately from other produce.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
46
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Wholesale Market Data
MARKET INSIGHTS
Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)
Production Ranking
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2019)
Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)