The Queen Garnet is a Non-GMO, Plant Breeders Rights protected cultivar of plum.
As a natural source of anthocyanins including Cyanadin-3-Glucoside, Quercetin and Rutin, over 10 years of independent research has highlighted its exceptional properties.
Researched-backed health benefits have indicated that it may support heart health, reduce oxidative stress, reduce systematic inflammation, and stimulate a healthy immune response (FSANZ notified).
The fruit typically has a deliciously sweet flavour profile with a slight tang from the skin.
Queen Garnet fruit grown in Australia is in season from late January until the beginning of April.
One's visits are fleeting!
Royalty is always a fleeting visit. Fresh Queen Garnet plums are only in season, and in-store, late January to early April. But the good news is, the rest of the range is available online year-round, so you can embrace majesty any time.
More than just a fruit, the deliciously healthy Queen Garnet plum is also the star of our great wellbeing range, designed to help you take good care of body and soul.
Developed in Queensland using non-GMO traditional breeding methods, the Queen Garnet is a PBR protected cultivar of blood plum. It has been hailed as a “superfood” due to its antioxidant, and more specifically its anthocyanin, content.
QUESTION N°02
What is the difference between the Queen Garnet and other plum varieties?
The Queen Garnet is a unique variety. This variety is darker, sweeter and has a firmer texture than many other plums. It's colour is somewhat indicative of its nutrient content. With a longer hanging time on the tree, the Queen Garnet is able to continue to increase its antioxidant content.
QUESTION N°03
Is the Queen Garnet genetically modified?
No. The Queen Garnet was a result of cross-breeding (the transferring of pollen from one plant to another) in 1997. Genetic modification involves the transferring of a gene from one plant to another.
QUESTION N°04
What is anthocyanin?
Anthocyanin is an antioxidant found in many naturally dark coloured fruits, such as blackcurrants, blueberries and raspberries. It’s the pigment that gives the Queen Garnet its very dark purple flesh and skin.
QUESTION N°05
When are Queen Garnets in season?
In Australia, Queen Garnet is in season from late January until the beginning of April. Outside of the fresh fruit season, we have a range of products available all year round.
QUESTION N°06
Where can I buy Queen Garnets?
In Australia, the Queen Garnets are available in Woolworths and Coles supermarkets and other leading independent fruit and vegetable retailers while in season from late January to early April.
QUESTION N°07
Who owns the Queen Garnet?
The Queen Garnet was bred by the Queensland Government of Australia. Nutrafruit has the exclusive right to commercialise the Queen garnet and its derived products globally.
QUESTION N°08
Can anyone grow the Queen Garnet?
Only commercial growers licensed by Nutrafruit can legally grow the Queen Garnet.
QUESTION N°09
How do I become a licensed grower?
Nutrafruit has a number of licensed growers. If you are interested in becoming part of a controlled production and marketing system please contact us.
QUESTION N°10
What are the Queen Garnet products?
Our Queen Garnet Nectar is our best seller, made from whole pureed plums and delicious on its own or as a mixer. Our Queen Garnet Powder is made via freeze drying which locks in the colour, flavour and nutrition. For your sweet tooth, treat yourself to our Queen Garnet Jam or Queen Garnet Syrup.
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