Golden Apple - June Plum
Country of Origin: Jamaica
Class / Cat: 1 (Premium Quality)
Average Weight: 185 Grams
Introduction
The June Plum is a tropical fruit tree that quickly produces large fruit. June plums make a great snack whilst on the move, but also a great addition to a savoury salad.
History
June plums had been growing for hundreds of years before infamous Captain, William Bligh, brought June plums to Jamaica for the very first time in 1782. From there, they spread across the West Indies to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and to tropical Latin America.
Regions
Our June plums are from Jamaica, but they can be found growing all over the Caribbean and South East Asia.
Flavours & Texture
June plums have a slightly musky flavour with a sour undertone, like a subtle mix of pineapple, mango, and apple. They have a crisp texture, like an apple. They work well in savoury salads.
Preparation
Rinse under water and eat like an apple, there is a seed inside which is not edible. You can also slice and add to a salad.
Nutritional Value
|
Calories per 100 g |
57 |
|
Fat |
0.3 |
|
Carbohydrates |
8.1 |
|
Fibre |
0.9 |
|
Protein |
0.5 |
SHIPPING
Choose your desired delivery date at the checkout, available delivery dates will be displayed at checkout stage. All orders are dispatched via DHL on a 24hr Next Working Day service. If no date is selected your order will be dispatched at the next available date.
We offer Free Next Working Day Delivery on all orders over £75 including our selection boxes.
Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £9.95
Northern Ireland - £9.95
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address provided on the date selected at checkout. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets to protect the fruit during transit, unfortunately we do not offer a gift wrapping or send the fruit in a gift basket as this may cause toe bruise during transit..
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
