What happens when you pick summer's sun-ripened plums, bursting with fruit-sweet juices, and dry them at their peak of freshness? They develop a delectable flavour, concentrating their fruity essence into naturally sweet, chewy morsels of goodness as Prunes. Prunes are natural, tender, full of flavour and energy: a treat for the palate with nutritional qualities that meet every requirement for a healthy, balanced and tasty diet.

Prunes are both a source of true gourmet satisfaction and an every-day health-giving food. They are low in calories, rich in fibre and have a high mineral and vitamin content: they are an ideal source of energy in a balanced diet and also help strengthen the body's defenses against various complaints. Prunes are grown in California, Chile, France, Argentina, Australia, Italy and South Africa and are now available in India.

Eating prunes can cut the risk of osteoporosis. It has already been shown that prunes help prevent the detrimental effects of the menopause on bone density, and now a study has proved that men too can benefit. Scientists at the University of Oklahoma indicated that a diet rich in prunes could help prevent skeletal deterioration that can accompany the onset of osteoporosis in men.

Prunes contain potassium and boron which are thought to boost bone metabolism and prevent loss of bone mass. Prunes have a unique combination of nutrients, such as soluble and insoluble fibre, potassium, magnesium and iron.

Furthermore, prunes are high in plant substances called pholyphenols, which are strong antioxidants that protect DNA against damage, decrease inflammation and prevent cancer.  
Prunes contain no fat, cholesterol or sodium. With all these outstanding benefits, prunes are one of the best ways to maintain and improve good digestive health. Besides tasting delicious, prunes are easy to store, carry and don't spoil easily.