Plum plum: calories, benefits, recipes

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Plum is considered a tree of the Rosaceae family, which bears fruits similar to plums. The color of the berries may vary: yellow, red, pink, green, purple. The birthplace of the tree is the Caucasus and Transcaucasia. It is also grown in our country, in the southern regions. The calorie content of cherry plum and useful properties are described in the article.

Varieties

Plum is in demand among breeders. Only in Russia 19 plant varieties are grown. The most popular include:

1. Kuban comet - a variety bred by academician Eremin for growth in the Central Black Earth part. The trees grow sweet and sour fruits with burgundy skin and yellow flesh.
2. Plentiful. The variety was obtained by the gardener Nikitsky. Cherry plum has more sweet fruits with a purple hue.
3. General - is a large-fruited variety. The benefits include early ripening, frost resistance.
4. Apricot. The tree bears honey-yellow fruit with a small seed inside.
5. Peach. Red-burgundy fruits are obtained, similar in taste and aroma to peach.

The calorie content of cherry plum may vary depending on the variety. But usually this figure is small, which is a significant advantage.

Calorie content and composition

How many calories are in cherry plum? In 100 g of berries there are 34 kcal. Fruits are almost 90% water, they have practically no fats and starch. There is also little sugar, so they are recognized as dietary. 100g contains:

• 0.2g protein;
• 7.9g carbs;
• 0, 1g fat.

The calorie content of yellow cherry plum is 34 kcal. The fruit contains vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, vitamin A, B2. Of the mineral components, the product is enriched with potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron.

Benefit

Plum is valued not only for its calorie content. Its benefits include useful properties:

1. Berries are useful for diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
2. Fresh fruits are needed to eliminate depression, relieve nervous tension.
3. Plum plum is essential in the treatment of gallbladder ailments.
4. Berries restore bowel activity and eliminate constipation.
5. Juice and infusion is considered an antitussive and diaphoretic.

Harm

But in addition to benefits, cherry plums also have harm:

1. If you eat a lot of berries, there is a risk of indigestion, which causes dizziness and vomiting.
2. Don't eat kernels from the pits as they contain hydrocyanic acid.
3. Carefully eat berries for patients with gastritis and ulcers,because they contain a lot of ascorbic acid.

Collection, consumption and storage

Despite the low calorie content of cherry plum, it should be consumed in moderation. This will prevent negative consequences. Fresh cherry plum must be properly collected, consumed and stored:

1. Fruits should be harvested in 2-3 doses, as they ripen gradually on trees.
2. Collection should be done in dry weather. Fruits are plucked with stalks for better preservation.
3. If the berries are picked unripe, ripening will take place in the refrigerator.
4. If the cherry plum was removed with the stalks, then it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
5. Fruits are frozen and dried. In the first case, they are stored for up to 1 year, and in the second - up to 2 years.
6. Plum plum goes well with different products. There are dishes in which meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, cheese and cottage cheese are added along with fruits.

Diet food

Plum is not only low-calorie, but also easily absorbed by the body. Berries improve the digestion of other foods. There is no mono-diet with cherry plum. But it can be included in a low-calorie diet and classic food.

Fruits are included in salads, desserts, soups, sauces. Useful properties are in raw and frozen berries. Cherry plum improves the condition of the body and almost effortlessly allows you to get rid of excess weight.

Dishes

There are various recipes for cherry plum. The following are especially in demand:

1. Jelly. The fruits must be washed, removing the seeds. Fruit should be placed in a saucepan, and then add sugar. The dishes are put on fire. After 30 minutes, add gelatin and cook for 10 minutes. The finished dessert should be poured into jars and rolled up with lids.
2. Jam. To obtain the product, ripe and slightly overripe fruits are needed. They need to be washed and pitted. Peeled fruits are placed in an enamel pan and pour in water (1 glass). Boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Then the berries are wiped with a colander. Ready jam should be moved to a saucepan, add sugar and cook for 40 minutes. During this period, the dessert should be thoroughly mixed.
3. Tkemali. Green fruits are used to obtain the sauce. First they need to be washed. Everything is poured with water and boiled until cooked. Then the juice must be poured out, and the finished fruits must be rubbed with a colander. Grind coriander seeds, s alt, garlic and herbs in a blender. The finished product is mixed with grated fruits and boiled for several minutes. The resulting sauce is poured into jars and placed in a cold place.
4. Adjika. The berries are boiled and pitted. In a blender, mix spices, pepper and garlic. Then berries, s alt, sugar are added. Everything is mixed and moved to the pan. Then you need to pour in so much water to get a mass similar to sour cream. The product is brought to a boil and boiled for 15 minutes.

There are other recipes from cherry plum. Fruits are added to various dishes due to their beneficial properties. Most of them can be easilycook at home using classic products.

Traditional medicine

In folk medicine, cherry plum is also used as an effective treatment for many ailments. It serves for:

1. Elimination of constipation. The fruits have a slight laxative effect, which relieves constipation. To do this, you need to use a decoction of berries. You will need fresh (200 g) or dried (3 tablespoons) fruits. They should be filled with water and boiled for 5 minutes. Then the broth is left for several hours to infuse. You need to drink it 200 ml three times a day.
2. Cough and cold treatment. To eliminate such ailments, decoctions with bark and tree roots are used. To obtain the medicine, crushed roots (40 g) are required, which must be filled with water (1 liter). Everything boils for 7 minutes, and after cooking, you need to take 100 g during the day.
3. Treatment of liver diseases. To prepare a remedy, you need flowers (20 g) and boiling water (1 cup). It should be infused for 2 hours. It should then be strained and may be taken in 0.5 cups each day.

Thus, cherry plum is a valuable product. It can be eaten as a dessert or made into he althy remedies. In any form, the fruits retain their benefits, you just need to use them in moderation.