Cultivation

Suitability for processing — American plum, goose plum

Prunus americana Marsh.

The suitability of Prunus americana for processing is determined by its firm, astringent skin and juicy flesh, making this species a valuable raw material for culinary use, while limiting its consumption in fresh form.

In the reference 10 varieties crop American plum, where this is mentioned in the description.

Fruits of the American plum are characterized by a tough and astringent skin, which requires special preparation or removal to obtain a high-quality product. The high astringency of the fruits is offset by the addition of sugar during the production of jams, jellies, fruit butters, and sauces, as well as when used in winemaking and baking.

A critical condition for processing is to harvest the fruits only at full maturity, when they become soft and detach easily from the stem. Failure to meet this requirement leads to excessive astringency, which negatively affects the flavor qualities of the finished products.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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