Greengage Plums

The Greengage plum is a European plum which was introduced into England by Sir Thomas Gage in the early 16th century. Any one might automatically assume that these pale green plums are sour or unripe, but the truth is , Greengage plums have some of the highest sugar levels measurable! In fact, their flavor is the perfect balance of candy-like sweetness and subtle acidity offering notes of honey, dried apricot, ripe mango and citrus marmalade. Besides, these plums supply vitamins A, C and K, as well as minerals such as potassium and phosphorus, which in turn is important because it repairs tissue and cells