Plum is a fruit that comes in over 40 species, with the most common being Prunus domestica and Prunus salicina. Dried plums are called prunes, and both fresh and dried plums contain fiber and other chemicals that might help with constipation. Dried plum also contains chemicals that seem to reduce bone loss and improve joint health. People use dried plums for constipation, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
Plum is also used as an ingredient in various products. For example, Plum is a beauty brand that offers good, transparent, efficacious products that cater to an evolving demographic at the right price point. Initially, the brand started with just 15 SKUs and today it has grown to over 150 products across categories, including skincare, hair, body, makeup, and even for men. Plum is also used as a functional ingredient in food products, such as a plum spread, where lyophilized plum pomace is used to optimize texture, color, and phenol antioxidants. Plum pomaces are also a good raw material for the production of highly-concentrated polyphenol preparations with potential biological properties. Additionally, Kakadu plum fruit powder is used as a functional food ingredient with other plant materials to develop value-added products. Finally, plum can be used to make homemade plum wine, which is an earthy and full-bodied drink that is rich and smooth. It ferments well and always ends up tasting delicious, and it is relatively easy to make.
