Produce Briefs...
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Current Facts
Italian "Prune" Plums AKA Empress plums, scientific name Prunica domestica, are a freestone fruit that are indeed the fruit that is responsible for prunes. Italian plums are considered a multi-purpose plum. Their ability to create a high concentration of fermentable sugars makes them the ideal candidate to create prunes. In addition to direct consumption, they are also a commercial fruit crop used for the processing industry of cheeses and distilled alcohols, including brandy and wine.
Description/Taste
The Italian plum is petit, egg-shaped fruit with a deep purple, sometimes blueberry colored smooth, thin skin and an amber lime green, tender firm flesh full of true rich and sweet plum flavors that deepen as the fruit ripens.
Applications
Blend with yogurt for a fruity and healthy snack. Make jam, jelly or preserves. To store, keep at room temperature until ripe. Refrigerate ripe fruit to preserve sweetness and quality.
Geography/History
There are essentially three different categories of plums: Japanese, Italian and European. Italian plums are native to the Mediterranean coastal regions of Italy. They thrive in climates where winter time temperatures are cool but not cold and the summer season is long, warm and dry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Italian Prune Plums. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Italian "Prune" Plums AKA Empress plums, scientific name Prunica domestica, are a freestone fruit that are indeed the fruit that is responsible for prunes. Italian plums are considered a multi-purpose plum. Their ability to create a high concentration of fermentable sugars makes them the ideal candidate to create prunes. In addition to direct consumption, they are also a commercial fruit crop used for the processing industry of cheeses and distilled alcohols, including brandy and wine.
Description/Taste
The Italian plum is petit, egg-shaped fruit with a deep purple, sometimes blueberry colored smooth, thin skin and an amber lime green, tender firm flesh full of true rich and sweet plum flavors that deepen as the fruit ripens.
Applications
Blend with yogurt for a fruity and healthy snack. Make jam, jelly or preserves. To store, keep at room temperature until ripe. Refrigerate ripe fruit to preserve sweetness and quality.
Geography/History
There are essentially three different categories of plums: Japanese, Italian and European. Italian plums are native to the Mediterranean coastal regions of Italy. They thrive in climates where winter time temperatures are cool but not cold and the summer season is long, warm and dry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Italian Prune Plums. One
is easiest, three is harder.
