Jam-packed with seven times the antioxidants found in other plum varieties, the opulent Queen Garnet plum is here to bolster immunity and exalt snacking routines to regal standards until March.

Nutrafruit Pty Ltd have distributed a record-breaking harvest of the majestic Queen Garnet plum, with the biggest bounty since commercial production began in 2014.  

Boasting myriad, recently-revealed health benefits, the Queen Garnet plum has been lovingly cultivated to be ‘the queen of antioxidants’. 

The wonder-plum contains an assortment of healthy vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while also supplying dietary fibre and offering very low calories without any harmful fats. 

As shown in a 2019 study, daily consumption of Queen Garnet plum juice could attenuate the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Furthermore, in a separate investigation, consumption of Queen Garnet plums may ameliorate the symptoms of irritable bowel disease. 

The regal fruit holds its firm, robust shape when prepared for fresh fruit salads and works well when blended through smoothies and copious cooked sweet and savoury dishes. 

 When stored in the fridge, Queen Garnet plums boast a two-week shelf life. While best eaten crisp and fresh, Queen Garnet plums are a seasonal lunchbox treat for the back-to-school season, picnics and snacking.

“More than just a fruit, we’ve made the Queen Garnet plum the star of our great wellbeing range. Whether enjoyed fresh or from the packet, the plum’s versatility and royal antioxidant status make for easy integration into the Aussie diet and effortless nourishment for both body and soul”, says Nutrafruit CEO Luke Couch. 

To promote the benefits of the Queen Garnet plum year-round, a Nutrafruit plum nectar and freeze-dried plum powder can be incorporated into the Australian kitchen. These daily boosters promote the building of healthier habits and fortifying the immune system, without compromising the iconic Queen Garnet plum flavour. 

The nectar can be drank straight, mixed with mineral water, in cocktails and healthy treats such as chia seed puddings and sorbets. While the 100% Queen Garnet plum powder is a vivid touch of royalty to smoothies, protein balls, cereal breakfast parfaits and pancakes.

The Queen Garnet - crown jewel of Australian plums - is now available at Woolworths and Coles supermarkets nationally, selected retail outlets throughout Australia, and central fresh produce markets nation-wide, until March. 

The Queen Garnet product range comprises of:

• Fresh fruit in season until March, Woolworths, Coles and independents
• 250mL bottles of nectar, year round (Harris Farm, Woolworths, independents) 
• Powder sachets (online) 
• Probiotic chewables (online) 
• Probiotic and prebiotic powder (online)

Established in 2010, Queensland-based Nutrafruit holds the global licence to manage the production, marketing and processing of a range of stonefruit varieties including the specialty Queen Garnet - the antioxidant plum - available nationally from late summer to mid-March.