Geographical zone

Grows predominantly in the Santa Cruz zone in O´Higgins Region. Almost the entire national production is exported to the chinese market, where it is very well welcomed and has excellent reception from the consumers.

Benefits

This fruit is well known for its great content in vitamins C, E and K, which helps the body having a proper digestion and avoiding constipation.

Besides being popular for its high content in sorbitol, a compound with laxative properties, it stands out for its elevated content in minerals, such as potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium, which helps improve the body´s anemia and feeling down sensation. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, this plum helps slow down the aging process. It also helps to prevent wrinkles due to its great content of vitamin E, that fights free radicals, and beta-carotene. Is also known for its contribution to the brain health, thanks to the content of vitamins A and B, who´s antioxidants help to preserve a young mind.