Whether enjoyed straight out of the bag as a convenient snack, tossed into salads for flavor and texture, or incorporated into baked goods for natural sweetness, dry prunes are an excellent choice for culinary creativity. They’re a nutritional powerhouse packed with fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These sweet morsels can support digestive health and boost bone strength and heart function.

Benefits of Prunes

• Weight Management: Prunes can be a helpful addition to a weight management plan due to their high-fiber content. Fibre helps promote feelings of fullness and satiety, preventing overeating and aiding in weight loss or maintenance.

• Digestive Health: Prunes are well known for their natural laxative effects, making them a popular remedy for constipation. This laxative effect is primarily due to its high fibre and sorbitol content, which helps soften stools and promote bowel movements.

• Bone Health: Prunes are a good vitamin K and potassium source, essential to bone health. Vitamin K helps maintain bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In contrast, potassium helps prevent bone loss by neutralizing the acids that can leach calcium from the bones.

• Blood Sugar Control: The potassium and antioxidants in prunes can help support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and enhancing overall cardiovascular function. Additionally, the fiber content of prunes may help lower cholesterol levels, further benefiting heart health.

Uses of Prunes

• Chop prunes and add to your salad for a subtle sweetness
• Added to milkshakes, smoothies, or protein shakes
• Mix into cake and muffin batter.
• Blend prunes to a pasted and mix with dried nuts to make energy balls or bars
• Eat as is right from the pack
• Ground to make a relish, chutney, or jam. 

Additional Information

Available in resealable packs of 227gm and 1kg.

Storage: Store in an airtight container and keep away from sources of heat and moisture. If storing for prolonged periods, refrigerate or freeze.

Produce of USA

Manufactured by:

M/s. Farmers International Inc. 1260 Muir Avenue, Chico, CA 95973, USA

Imported, Packed & Marketed by:

Royal Dry Fruits Pvt. Ltd. 10, Rizvi House, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai-400050 Maharashtra, India.

FSSAI Licence  No. 1001150022003677

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 30gm  

Amount Per Serving

Nutrition Facts About Prunes

• Prunes are an excellent source of dietary fiber. Just one serving can provide a significant portion of your daily fiber needs. Fibre promotes digestive health by preventing constipation, helping regular bowel movements, and supporting the health of the digestive tract.
• Prunes are rich in several vitamins, including vitamins A and K, and various B vitamins, such as B6 and B12. Vitamin A is essential for vision, skin health, and immune function. In contrast, vitamin K is crucial in blood clotting and bone health. B vitamins are vital for energy production, brain function, and metabolism.
• Prunes contain essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, maintain fluid balance, and support heart function. Magnesium involves hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, including muscle and nerve function. Manganese is essential for bone health, metabolism, and antioxidant defense.
• Prunes contain various antioxidants, including phenolic compounds, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants have reduced the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

FAQs

How and where do I store Prunes?

The correct way to store Rostaa’s Gourmet Prunes is to store the container on a cool, dry, dark shelf. They need to be kept away from direct sources of heat and moisture. The prunes can last up to 2 months if stored correctly.

The resealable packs are a great way to store if short on space, too.

Can dried prunes help with constipation?

Dried prunes are well-known for their natural laxative effects, thanks to their high fibre and sorbitol content. Eating dried prunes regularly can help soften stools and promote regular bowel movements, making them an effective remedy for constipation.

How can I incorporate dried prunes into my diet?

Dried prunes can be enjoyed as a convenient snack, added to oatmeal, yogurt, or cereal, used in baking recipes like muffins or cookies, or incorporated into savory dishes like tagines or salads for a touch of sweetness and texture.

Who can eat Prunes?

Adolescents and adults can benefit from consuming Prunes. 

Where can I buy the best-quality Prunes?

Purchase the best-quality Prunes from Rostaa. Our Prunes are suitable for everyone, free of preservatives & added sugar, and available online and in stores. Rostaa also has a variety of other dry fruits and nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, trail mixes, seeds, dates, berries, and dried fruits, to fulfill your daily nutrition needs.