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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Black Plum |
| Scientific name | Prunus salicina |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4040 |
| PLU — organic | 94040 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6234 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Amber | 18% | Large, firm, dark purple to black skin with amber flesh. Sweet and juicy. Excellent shipper. Early season. |
| Black Diamond | 15% | Very large, black skin with dark red flesh. Sweet and firm. Known for excellent storage capabilities. Late season. |
| Black Splendor | 12% | Large, very dark skin with red-purple flesh. Sweet and juicy with good firmness. Early season. |
| Friar | 10% | Large, round, dark purple to black skin with amber flesh. Sweet and firm. Good shipper. Late season. |
| Angeleno | 9% | Medium to large, very dark purple/black skin with amber flesh. Firm, sweet-tart. Exceptional storage and very late season. |
| Fortune | 7% | Large, red-purple skin (can appear dark) with yellow flesh. Sweet and juicy with good firmness. Mid-season. |
| Simka | 4% | Medium to large, dark red to black skin with yellow flesh. Sweet and firm. Early season. |
| Grand Rosa | 3% | Large, dark red to black skin with red flesh. Sweet and juicy. Early season. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 36°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 uL/kg·hr typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive commodities to prevent premature ripening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene. Should not be stored with strong odor emitters or highly ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly increasing, driven by health consciousness and diverse culinary uses.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.4 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Black Amber | 30% |
| Friar | 25% |
| Angeleno | 20% |
| Black Kat | 15% |
| Other Black Varieties | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 28 lb carton
- 1 lb clamshell
- 2 lb clamshell
- 1 layer carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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