« Back to products list Common Name: Prune
Botanical Name: Prunus domestica
Other names:Dried plum
Growing Area: Originally found growing in Europe and Western Asia, the prune producing plum is now commonly found worldwide

General Info:
Prunes are a dried version of the European plum. This drying process of plums to make prunes originated thousands of years ago in an area near the Caspian Sea. Requiring more than three pounds of fresh plums to produce one pound of dried plums or prunes, these concentrated sticky-sweet dried fruits are not only delicious but also highly nutritious.

Nutrients & Applications:
Prune juice is rich in fiber, making it an aid to the digestive system as well as an excellent laxative. With excellent ORAC levels, prunes contain large amounts of vitamin A, copper, potassium as well as a high content of unique phytonutrients. Prunes are rich in beta-carotene and powerful antioxidants that may help protect cells from oxygen-related damage. Prunes promote healthy blood pressure levels as well as stronger skeletal and heart health.