Residue On My Plums

[WeAreBongo]

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.

[warpig3]

Sorry wearebongo, I don't know, just read the title in the recent post box and nearly wet myself laughing, my mind is filthy!

[filthiestfis]

Did someone call me?

[jenlcoop]

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.

[Jules001]

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!

[Robinia]

hehe...some people ahem! just can't resist a peek....

[WeAreBongo]

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!

[squarebear]

This thread is turning into a Carry On film! :o)

[Pippa68]

*sniggers*

[Skreecheeboy]

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?

[MasterDave]

not sure what it it but my missus loves to lick the white residue off my plums whenever she's around at my house

[devil99]

how in gods name did you get your plums under the tap??