

Those canned in syrup hold their shape better. Plums and prunes may be canned in sugar syrup, juice (such as apple or grape) or water. Freestone varieties may be halved and pitted. To can whole, wash and prick skins on two sides with a fork to prevent splitting.

Plums may be scalded and peeled, but are usually canned unpeeled. For drying, Italian, Brooks and green gage are excellent. For canning, choose Early Italian, Parsons, yellow egg, Italian, green gage or Brooks. Some good varieties for jellies and jams are Santa Rosa, Satsuma, Methley, flowering Japanese plums and wild plum. The European plums are freestone and are suitable for eating fresh, drying and canning. The Oriental plums are generally clingstone and best for eating fresh, made into plum sauce, juice, jams and jellies. There are two main types of plums: European and Oriental. A prune is a plum that can satisfactorily be dried. Other helpful resources include SIGHI and Histamine Intolerance Awareness UK.The terms “plums” and “prunes” are used interchangeably. You know your body best!Ĭheck the Fig app for the latest ingredient annotations. Use these lists as a starting place for your own personalized list of food triggers. Some of them are based on science, and some of them are based on patient experiences. Keep in mind that multiple histamine food lists exist. We've done our best to provide accurate information on the histamine content of plum however, we suggest working with a dietitian to navigate the diet and understand your individual needs. The diet is challenging to follow, as there are very few primary data sources available that accurately detail which ingredients are:ġ.) High in histamine and other amines like tyramineĢ.) Histamine liberators (ingredients that trigger release of the body's natural histamine)ģ.) DAO blockers (ingredients that block DAO, the enzyme that breaks down histamine and other amines)

The Low Histamine diet helps reduce symptoms from conditions like Histamine Intolerance (HIT) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
