Description

Prunes (dried plums) are a good source of vitamin A, dietary fibre, potassium and copper.

Delicious squeezed for prune juice or used in baking.

An effective digestive aid, prunes contain both soluble and insoluble fibre as well as sorbitol. Sorbitol is an unfermentable sugar which can produce a good medium for producing desirable intestinal microorganisms. Insoluble fibre adds bulk and pulls water into the intestine resulting in softer stools for easier elimination. Soluble fibre mixes with water in the stomach to become more viscous resulting in it emptying more slowly, giving a feeling of satiety and aiding in the absorption of important nutrients.

Also, highly recommended for people suffering from arthritis due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

Nutritional Information

Typical composition per 100g

….energy kJ………………… 686 kJ
….energy kCal…………….. 164 kCal
….protein…………………….. 2.20g
….carbohydrates………… 34.00g
……..of which sugars….. 34.00g
….fat…………………………….. 0.40g
……..of which saturates. 0.10g
….fibre…………………………. 7.10g
….sodium…………………….. 0.004g
….salt…………………………… 0.01g