Choose the java plum which is soft, pulpy and dark purple in color. Always avoid buying the shrunk and very hard textured or the under riped ones.
Consumption of jamun fruit can be dangerous for people taking diabetes medicines as it lowers blood sugar level in the body. It must also be avoided by those with history of blood clots as it may cause blood clots. Excessive consumption of jamun fruit can also cause body aches, cough, fever and congestion.(3) Avoid the use of java plum during pregnancy and breast feeding.(4)
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Description
Java plum is an evergreen tree which can grow up to twelve feet wide and one hundred feet tall. Its green leaves are shiny, broad, long, and have a smooth feel. They are ovoid shaped edible berries, which are green in color and turns deep purplish to black when it is fully mature. Java plum has a dry quality and is light to digest. It bear flowers in april-june and fruits in june-july. Java plum is native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and the Andaman Islands. There is seed inside the java plum. When the seed is removed from the java plum , it is termed as deseeded java plum or deseeded Jamun.