Greengage

A greengage is a small, round plum, typically green or yellow-green when ripe, with smooth skin and juicy flesh surrounding a hard stone. Its flesh is often notably sweet and aromatic, though flavour and colour vary by cultivar and ripeness. The fruit is distinct from an unripe ordinary plum, even though both may appear green.

Greengages are eaten fresh and also used in preserves, desserts, and cooked fruit preparations. They are sold whole and may be dried or preserved. Fresh fruit, dried fruit, and sweetened or cooked products differ in water content and added ingredients, so the form should be identified when nutrition is compared.