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Plum seeds (also called kernels) contain the cyanide-like poison, amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside.

In 2023, China produced 55% of the world total of plums. Japanese or Chinese plums dominate the fresh fruit market, while European plums are also common in some regions.

History

Plums are likely to have been one of the first fruits domesticated by humans. Three of the most abundantly cultivated species are not found

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