Pluot

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You may have noticed there's a new fruit in town. It's not just any old fruit. It's a unique creation.

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Varieties
Approximately 20 varieties of pluots have been developed and bred by Zaiger Genetics. Each variety contains a different percentage of plum and apricot parentage. These varieties vary in size, skin color, and flesh color. The skin can be solid, striped, or speckled and skin colors range from yellow-green to black. Pluot flesh ranges from white to red in color.

How To
· Select, Enjoy & Store

Health Benefits
Pluots and Apriums are one of the best natural sources of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin and mucous membranes.

· Low fat
· Saturated fat-free
· Sodium-free
· Cholesterol-free
· High in vitamin A
· High in vitamin C
· A good source of potassium

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 216, Protein 6g, Fat 3g, Calories From Fat 14%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 42g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 43mg.

Season
They are readily available from May to October.

History
A pluot (plü-ot) is a tradename for a fruit developed in the late 20th century by Floyd Zaiger. In the United States, the fruit is known by most regulatory agencies as an interspecific plum. It is a complex cross hybrid of plum and apricot, being ¾ plum and ¼ apricot in parentage.