The little plum.

FRUITS ARE OUR SOURCE OF NATURAL SUGAR, ITS DIFFERENT FLAVORS AND TEXTURES ALLOWS US GREAT COMBINATIONS AND OPTIONS TO PREPARE IN SAUCES, LIQUIDS, DESSERTS ... TODAY THE PROTAGONIST IS THE PLUMB OF BUT A ORIGINAL FRUIT OF CENTRAL AMERICA WITH GREAT TASTE AND ORIGINALITY

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It is a typical plant of tropical America, properly from Mexico and Central America. Its cultivation, with the step of the time, spread by almost all the islands of the Antilles and the Bahamas and in countries of South America like Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. Apparently, during the conquest and colonization of America, it was taken by the Spanish explorers to the Philippine Islands and also to Africa, Nigeria, where it was easily adapted being, at present, a natural plant of those lands.

APPLICATIONS

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It is traditionally consumed as fresh fruit for its pleasant flavor and nutritional value. It is also used in the preparation of juices, jellies, vinegars, compotes, preserves, chichas and alcoholic beverages. Thanks to its easy propagation and rapid growth, its use is recommended for live fences and reforestation of poor soils. The tree exudes a resin that is used as an adhesive, and its wood (light and soft) is suitable for the paper industry. As an ornamental it looks good in gardens and green areas.

It occurs in the months of April to June, there are two types red or yellow, the pulp is yellow something acidic and astringent, juicy and pleasant aroma. Very similar to the jobo.

In harvest periods in the corners of downtown Caracas, and along the busiest thoroughfares, vendors are located with metal carts or mesh full of these delicious bittersweet fruits offering them to the interns. The best ones are those that are well ripe, soft, red and juicy. Few are those who do not stop to buy them. In all the east of the country its fruits are awaited with anxiety. In the city of Barcelona they are transported in wooden carts that are installed in the streets, waiting for the buyers. Among the best clients are the children of the schools who flock to the stalls at the exit of the school.

In localities where this tree is found, it is common the presence of groups of young people in search of the delicious plums, of intense and pleasant flavor.

Common names: Plum of Bone, plum, plum of Cartagena, red plum, cirguelo, plum of the country (Castilian), spnish plum, red mombin, purple mombin (English).

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PROPERTIES OF THE PLACE OF HUESITO

• It's low in fat.

• High water content.

• Rich in minerals such as calcium, iron and phosphorus.

• Rich in vitamin C.

BENEFITS

The consumption of the fruit either solid, in infusions or preparations allows us to obtain different benefits and make the most of its properties.

• Helps control inflammation and stomach cramps.

• Diuretic, helps eliminate toxins and prevent fluid retention.

• Help to lower and control the fever.

• When consumed in infusion it is used to treat insomnia.

• It has aphrodisiac properties.
  Vaginal antiseptic

• The oil extract of the seed is used to eliminate warts, moles and calluses.

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Tree

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Tree up to 20 m., In smaller dry area and with the stem full of protuberances (twigs) in the form of solitary spines or in groups. Young branches glabrous, lenticellate.

It is given other names in various countries: Jocote, jocote iguanero, seismoyo ...

Properties of dried prunes to strengthen the bones

Scientists have discovered that the chemical compounds of Plum are capable of preventing osteoporosis, particularly in women with menopause, a condition that affects the bones, weakening them and exposing them to fractures, with hips being the concern of older people. be the most affected

However, the consumption of 10 plums a day can naturally prevent or prevent deterioration of the bones

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I hope you have learned from this short summary of this wonderful fruit