Indian Prune
About
The fruit of an Indian prune is dark purple and sweet when ripe.
Information
Other names: Rukam
Translations: Indijas žāvētu plūmju, Indijos Prune, Indian curÄÉÅ, Indijski Prune, Ấn Độ Prune, Indische Snoei, भारतीय छँटाई, Индийский Чернослив, Ινδικό Κλαδέψτε, تقليم الهندي, 인도 자두맛, Indický Zachovávejte, India Pangkas, Indian pungusan, 印度修剪, Podem els indis, Indijski Prune, Indický Zachovávajte, הודו פרון, Indiska Prune, Индијски Пруне, インドプルーン, Indien de Prune, Indiske Beskær, Indian Beskjær, Pode los indios, Індійський Чорнослив, Intian Prune, Премахване на Индийския
Physical Description
Indian prunes are in the form of small red berries.
Colors: Red/burgundy colored berries
Tasting Notes
Flavors: Sour
Mouthfeel: Tart
Food complements: Berries, Fruit, Desserts
Wine complements: Fruity wines
Beverage complements: Sparkling wine such as champagne
Substitutes: Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: may, june, july, august, september, opctober
Peak: august, september
Choosing: Choose Indian prunes that are firm and smooth. Don't choose the wrinkly or soft ones.
Buying: Indian prunes are native of the Malesia region, which is the islands of Indonesia and Australia areas.
Procuring: Indian prunes are grown on trees without spines. The trees have oval leaves. Indian prunes are grown in tropical and warm weather.
Preparation and Use
Indian prunes can be eaten raw, just like any other type of berry. You can also use it in cooking. Maybe use it as a berry topping for a dessert.
Cleaning: Clean the berries by rinsing them under cold water. Get rid of all dirt and debris before consuming.
Conserving and Storing
Conserve and store Indian prunes in the refrigerator. They will last about four to five days.
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May 4, 2013
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