Nutritional value and eating methods of black plum

Black plum, also known as American black plum, is a kind of fruit plum with sweet taste and soft flesh. Its appearance is mostly black or dark purple, and its size is not big, with a diameter of about four centimeters. However, the production of black plum in China is relatively small, and many people do not know its nutritional value and eating methods. For this reason, the editor will make a special introduction to it here today.

Nutritional value and eating methods of black plum

1. Nutritional value of black plum

Black plum is a fruit with high nutritional value. It contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other nutrients, as well as various amino acids and a large amount of anthocyanins. After people eat it, it can not only promote normal metabolism of the body, but also have many functions such as promoting blood circulation, detoxifying, moistening the intestines and reducing phlegm.

2. Black plums can be made into jam

Black plums can be eaten fresh or made into jam for human consumption. When making it, wash the black plums with clean water, then add an appropriate amount of white sugar to marinate. After the black plums become soft, put them in the pot, bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer until it becomes thick. After it is cooked, cool it down, take it out and serve it on a plate. The homemade black plum jam is ready.

3. Black plums can be used to make porridge

Cooking black plums into porridge is also a common way to eat it. When cooking, you can prepare ten black plums and an appropriate amount of rice. Wash the rice and then add clean water to cook. After boiling, add the washed black plums and simmer slowly over low heat. When the rice is soft and glutinous, turn off the heat, take out and cool, and then eat it directly. This kind of black plum porridge is suitable for people with weak liver function, and can reduce the occurrence of ascites and cirrhosis.