A juicy edible fruit of the plum tree, elongated-round in shape, with a large pit. Plums usually have a purple color with a smoky bloom, but can also be yellow, red or green in shade. They contain dietary fiber, vitamins B, C, E, PP, as well as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine. Plums normalize gastrointestinal tract function, remove toxins. They can be consumed fresh, marinated, salted, frozen and dried. They are made into preserves, marmalade, jam, compote, as well as pie filling, sauces (tkemali), spicy sauces and wine. Plums are added to fruit salads, desserts, soups, pilaf, meat dishes. One plum weighs approximately 30 grams.