Plums are sweet juicy fruits that have high nutritional value. Plums, which are related to almond and peach, belong to the genus Prunus. In the market, there are hundreds of varieties of plums. Of these, the European and the Japanese plum varieties are more used.
First of all, let’s discuss black plums. The black plums are sweet fruits. These black plums are eaten fresh during the summer season and are also made into jams. But these black plums are mainly dried to form prunes, which are widely used during the winter season. Black plums are normally used for making stewed prunes and also for stuffing pork or chicken. These plums are also used with stifado and sweet pies.
Now let’s look at red plums. Unlike the black plums, the red plums are sour sweet fruits. Just like black plums, people prefer eating them fresh during summer and make them into prunes for using  during the winter season. Red plums are mainly used in lentil soup and fish stew. The red plums are also good jelly for the deserts.
Black and red plums are good for the health and are very much nutritional. Plums are rich in anti-oxidants that help in cell rejuvenation. Â Plums in general are known to better blood circulation as they helps in the absorption of iron. It is known that plums can prevent infections of the eye and also sharpen eyesight. Â Black and red plums are known to fight cancer and tumors. It has also been said that black and red plums can reduce the risk of heart problems. both black and red plums are rich in Vitamin C.
Summary
- The black plums are sweet fruits.
- Unlike the black plums, the red plums are sour sweet fruits.
- People prefer eating red and black plums fresh during summer and make them into prunes for use during the winter season.
- Black plums are normally used for making stewed prunes and also for stuffing pork or chicken. These plums are also used with stifado and sweet pies.
- Red plums are mainly used in lentil soup and fish stew. The red plums are also good jelly for the deserts.
- Black and red plums are good for the health and are very much nutritional.
- Plums in general are known to better blood circulation prevent infections of eye, sharpen eyesight, fight cancer and reduce the risk of heart problems.