Plum

Iran’s plum is one the most popular plums produced in the world; the extraordinary taste, delightful color and sufficient flesh have won the Iranian plum its popularity. The company’s produced plum is packed in 10 kg cartons which are highly durable.

What is dry fruit plum?

Plum dried fruits contain fiber and antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Plum is a single-core fruit of the peach and apricot family.  There are thousands of different types of fruit in the world that vary greatly in color, shape and size.  The most famous of these plum is the Japanese type, some of which are yellow and watery, while others have lower water content and are reddish-purple.  The size of plums around the world varies from 3 to 6 cm.  It has a sour to sweet taste and is yellow, green and purple.

Nutritional Value

Plum is low in calories and has the following nutrients

In addition, each plum provides a small amount of vitamin B, phosphorus and magnesium.

Nutritional value of prunes

Depending on the weight, prunes have more calories than plums.  One ounce (28 grams) of plum includes the following

Dried plum contains more vitamin K. In some cases, higher B vitamins and minerals.

In addition, plums have more calories, fiber and carbohydrates than fresh plums.

Features and benefits of plum

Properties of plum in lowering blood sugar

Plum control blood sugar with a lot of carbohydrates, plum raise blood sugar levels after eating. This helps increase the potential for adiponectin, a hormone involved in regulating blood sugar. The fiber in plums can affect blood sugar. Fiber lowers the absorption of carbohydrates, which your body absorbs after a meal and raises blood sugar instead of spike.

And eating fruits like plum is less likely to cause type 2 diabetes. However, be sure to keep your intake as normal as possible, because plums are high in calories and easy to wash.  Suitable size is 1/4 to 1/2 cup (44 to 87 g).

Properties of Plum for bone health

Dry plum may be helpful in improving bone health. Some studies have linked the consumption of prunes to a reduced risk of bone diseases such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, which have been shown to reduce bone density.

It has been shown that prunes not only prevent bone loss, but may reverse the pre-existing osteoporosis process. It is not yet clear why prunes have a positive effect on bone health.

However, the content of antioxidants and the ability to reduce inflammation play an important role.

In addition, studies show that plum may increase the levels of some of the hormones involved in bone formation. This dried fruit contains vitamins and minerals that have protective effects on bones, such as vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

If all of this is true, many have shown that plum and bone health are based on the results of animal and laboratory studies.  However, human research has also shown significant results in plum consumption and bone health.

Plum with other fruits, plums seem to be effective in preventing bone loss.

Properties of prunes in heart health

Consuming plum and plum on a regular basis may have a protective effect on heart health. They have the potential to be studied for lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which are the most important risk factors for heart disease. Other research has shown that men lower their LDL cholesterol by eating 12 prunes a day for eight weeks.

A lot of research on animals has yielded similar results.  In general, mice that consume prunes and prunes use lower cholesterol levels and raise “good” HDL cholesterol. These results cannot be generalized to humans. The good effects of plum and plums are not hidden from the causes of heart disease and are probably due to the high amount of fiber, potassium and antioxidants.

If you are looking for a delicious food to quench your appetite, eat small amounts and control your hunger, prunes are at your service because they are rich in dietary fiber and make your diet easier.

Dry plum to fight cholesterol

Daily consumption of prunes reduces the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood. You know that high cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Since this fruit is a good source of potassium and flavonoids, it can naturally prevent these diseases.

This food is recommended for athletes because it prevents a sudden rise in blood sugar and loss of muscle strength. Because it is rich in magnesium (45 mg per 100 g), it is essential for energy and muscle contraction.

Storage conditions

Conditions for storing dried fruits such as plums in a variety of sharpeners and Ordinary should be in the right shape to have more durability. Conditions must be considered for food storage to be done in the best possible way used a variety of foods, one of which is dried fruit by keeping them in good condition, they are more durable and dried fruits can be used for longer.

Plum dried fruit like other nuts should be stored in the right conditions, which is better pack and use it according to important and good instructions.

It is better to use different nuts such as dried plums, etc. in cold temperatures Store in a dry, dark place and keep plums and other dried fruits in paper bags. The recipe is that the envelope removes excess moisture from the dried fruit and makes the fruit last longer. If you want the dried fruit to be placed in the freezer, it is best to keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Exporting Markets

Iran’s dried plum exports have the highest exports among dried fruits.  Iran is one of the countries that has been very successful in cultivating and harvesting different types of plum due to its special geographical location.

In general, dried fruits such as plum have been very popular among the people, especially in foreign markets, due to their good taste and richness in minerals.