June Plum Juice (Pommecythere Juice)
Refreshing Caribbean june plum juice — sweet, tangy, and perfect for hot tropical days. Rich in Vitamin C and potassium.
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🟡 June Plum
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June Plum
Spondias dulcis
🌍 Polynesia, widely cultivated in Jamaica and the Caribbean📅 June–October (peak), sometimes year-round
What is June Plum?
June plum, known as golden apple or pommecythere in Trinidad, is a crunchy, tangy tropical fruit beloved across the Caribbean. Green june plums are delightfully sour and often eaten with salt and pepper, while ripe ones turn golden and develop a sweet-tart tropical flavor.
💚 Health Benefits of June Plum
- ✓Very high in vitamin C boosting immune function
- ✓Rich in vitamin A supporting healthy vision
- ✓Iron content helps with oxygen transport in blood
- ✓Contains antioxidants that protect against cellular damage
- ✓Traditional remedy for coughs and digestive discomfort
🍴 How to Eat June Plum
Green june plums are eaten with salt, pepper, and sometimes hot pepper sauce. Ripe golden fruits can be eaten fresh. Also juiced, pickled, or made into chutney. In Trinidad, it's made into a beloved juice called 'pommecythere juice'.
📦 Storage & Preparation
Store green june plums at room temperature for up to a week. Ripe ones should be refrigerated and eaten within 3-4 days. Can freeze juice for later use.
📊 Nutrition Facts
Good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and calcium. Contains about 46 calories per 100g with 1g of fiber.
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Quick Facts
SeasonJune–October (peak), sometimes year-round
OriginPolynesia, widely cultivated in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Categoriespopular, seasonal
Views3,200
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