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Tips for Selection :

  •  Select pluots that are plump with a consistent skin color
  • The fruit should have a firm texture with no soft spots
  • Avoid pluots that are green in color
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Nutrition:

  • Good source of vitamins A and C and potassium
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How to Store :

If bought unripe, pluots can be stored at room temperature until they ripen. Once ripe, place the fruit in the refrigerator where they will keep for about two to three days.
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Pluots are noted for their sweetness and intense flavor. Not many people are familiar with pluots, it is a cross between a plum and an apricot. The fruit’s exterior closely resembles a plum and some people call them Dinosaur Eggs. The pluot was developed by Floyd Zaiger in the 1980’s. You can use pluots in any recipe that calls for plums.
 
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