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Residue On My Plums
Good morning fruit eaters of the world. Could anyone advise what the patchy white coating is that you often find on plums, grapes, etc? Is it some naturally occurring or is it PESTICIDE? I thank you all.
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(Fri 09:59 09/Nov/07) Sorry wearebongo, I don't know, just read the title in the recent post box and nearly wet myself laughing, my mind is filthy! | |
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(Fri 12:25 09/Nov/07) Did someone call me? | |
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(Fri 12:44 09/Nov/07)
Don't worry WeAreBongo, it seems your Plums are blooming fine... This is taken from the Welchs fruit juice website http://www.welchsfresh.com/faqs.asp What is the white residue sometimes found on grapes? The residue is the waxy coating produced naturally by the grapes, called bloom. Bloom is a delicate white substance common on many soft fruits, such as grapes. The bloom protects the fruits from moisture loss and decay. Simply rinse to remove. |
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(Fri 12:54 09/Nov/07) I'm with warpig on this one, I saw the title of this thread and just had to look!!!. I have a plum tree in my garden and I never use pesticide and I still get the bloom, so from that must assume it is natural. It doesn't stop the wasps making holes in them though! | |
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(Fri 12:57 09/Nov/07) hehe...some people ahem! just can't resist a peek.... | |
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(Fri 13:06 09/Nov/07)
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Thank you all for your wise council. I rinsed my plums under the cold water tap while gently rubbing the skin. The residue disappeared before my eyes!
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(Fri 13:08 09/Nov/07) This thread is turning into a Carry On film! :o) | |
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(Fri 13:08 09/Nov/07) *sniggers* | |
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(Fri 13:15 09/Nov/07) I too am of dirty mind and loose moral. Might be some kind of yeast. Apparently the traditional method of making cider relies on the natural yeast on the skins of apples, could be the same stuff on your plums perhaps? | |
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(Fri 13:23 09/Nov/07) not sure what it it but my missus loves to lick the white residue off my plums whenever she's around at my house | |
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(Sat 12:46 10/Nov/07) how in gods name did you get your plums under the tap?? |
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