Applum ®
Sun World’s APPLUM® brand plums draw their name from their surprising and sweet apple flavor. This signature variety was developed by Sun World as a late-season offering so you might enjoy a distinctly delicious plum in the Fall. Its red-purple color, brilliant white flesh and apple-like crispness tempt you to sink your teeth right in and savor its fusion of apple and plum flavors. And with all of APPLUM® brand plums’ vitamins A and C, plus calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and fiber, this yummy plum packs a real healthy punch.
Storage and Handling
• Optimum Temp (F): 31 - 32
• Optimum Humidity: 90 - 95%
• Storage Life (Days): 14 – 21
• Ethylene Producer: Yes
• Ethylene Sensitive: No
• Water Sprinkle: No
• Odor Producer: No
• Ripens After Harvest: Yes
• Mist: No
• Top Ice: No
• Odor Sensitive: No
Consumer Handling Tips
Storage Life: Refrigerator – 5 days
Selection: Choose plums that are slightly firm and have good color. When fully ripe, plums are soft to the touch.
Storage: Store at room temperature until ripe. Once ripe, store in the refrigerator away from ethylene producing fruit (apples, pears, bananas).
Ripening: To accelerate ripening place plums in a paper bag with a banana, pear or apple. Once the plum reaches your preferred ripeness, remove and store it away from such fruit to avoid over ripening.
Preparation: Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with warm soap and water. Rinse under cool water (no soap) and pat dry.
