Flatwoods Plums are Scientifically called as Prunus umbellate .

Prunus umbellate is a plum species native to the United States from Virginia, south to Florida, and west to Texas.

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Flatwood plums are round and purple, with a diameter of .5 to 1 inch. Even when they’ve been on the tree ripe for a month, they remain firm because they are naturally dry.

Flatwoods contain a chemical called hydrogen cyanide, making the fruit taste too bitter when you first bite into it. The bitterness fades to a tart and eventually sweet flavour. Hydrogen cyanide is a common acid in the rose family that makes fruit and other sources bitter or tart, like a fresh almond. With just the right amount of sugar, Flatwoods are perfect for jellies and jams.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF FLATWOODS PLUMS

• Carbohydrates: 13.80g

• Fats: 0.62g

• Protein: 1.06g

• Ash: 0.75

• Moisture: 83.6g

• Energy: 65.4g

• Dietary Fibre: 1.87g

• Sodium: 5.5mg

• Iron: 0.33mg

• Potassium: 287mg

• Phosphorous: 32.7mg

• Manganese: 0.03mg

• Magnesium: 15mg

• Calcium: 11mg

• Copper: 0.12mg

• Lutein: 634μg

• β-carotene: 314μg

• α-carotene: 340μg

• Zeaxanthin: 550μg

• β-cryptoxanthin: 1700μg

Health Facts On Flatwoods Plums

Treats Respiratory Track: Zinc and Anti-bacterial properties in Flatwood plums acts as a gatekeeper for immune functions and low levels of zinc are directly related to increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infections.

Good for Eyes: The pigment Rhodopsin, which is a type of vitamin A, that found in flatwood plums is a  essential for the development of rod cells, the photoreceptors that give you “night vision” and the ability to see in dim light .

Cures Oral Problems: Flatwood plums contains Phosphorus which strengthens teeth by repairing and preserving tooth enamel and aids the body in absorbing calcium.

Controls Kidney & Bladder Problems:  Flatwood Plums has diuretic characteristics, that can be used to treat kidney stones, fluid retention and other kidney issues.

Maintains Healthy Heart: Strong flavonoids like Quercetin, Binofuranoside and Kaempferol are found abundant in this Flatwood plums. It contains phenolic acids and anthocyanins, both of which help improve heart health.

Promotes Muscle Strength:  Thiamine is one of the vitamins which could be found in flatwoods plum which has ability to help in muscle contraction and conduction of nerve signals.

Anti- Inflammatory Properties: Flatwood Plums has anti-inflammatory, astringent and laxative properties that has great amount of anti-bacterial agents which also help fight bad breath, asthma , breathing disorders.

Boosts Immune System: Minerals and vitamins abound in flatwood plums act as antioxidant that serves to safeguard the integrity of cell membranes from harm brought on by free radicals. These antioxidant also maintaining the health of the skin, tissues in the mouth, stomach, intestines, respiratory system and prevent from infections.

Detoxification of Body: This Flatwood plums tends to eliminate any toxic substances present in the blood and is known to be rich in rutin which is one of the prime compounds which helps in detoxification.

Enhances Skin Health: Pulp of ripened Flatwood plums contains astringent face masks to enhance our beauty to maintain skin elasticity for younger looking skin as it is rich in vitamin C and tannins can prevent stretch marks.

Improves Haemoglobin Production:  Flatwood Plums is a good source of minerals such as iron, which helps produce haemoglobin and myoglobin, which transfer oxygen throughout the body systems.

Improves Digestion: Flatwood plums helps to improves digestion and also contain good dietary fibre, which helps in relieving constipation, healing dyspepsia, reduces bloating and diarrhoea.