Description
Sampleon or Sun is a variety selected and cultivated in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, which is said to have succeeded in producing prunes for the first time in Japan, and is considered to be a hybrid seedling of “Sugar” variety. It is now also produced in Yoichi City, Hokkaido, and holds 36% of the production in Japan.
It has a high sweetness and moderate acidity which decreases as it ripens. The skin will wrinkle near the stem, which is a sign of ripeness.
Country of Origin: Hokkaido prefecture, Japan
Nutrition facts: Great Source of Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Vitamin-K, iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium and copper.
Health Benefits:
– Lowers cholesterol and prevents cardiovascular
– Prevents Cancer
– Lowers GI (Glycemic Index)
– Protects against oxygen radical
– Protects against macular degeneration
– Improves digestive system
– Anti-oxidants
– Good for brain health and nourishment
– Eliminates stress and fatigue
– Boosts bone health
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