Prunes (Dried Plums)

Prunes have had a bit of an image problem over the years but that is entirely undeserved. Forget whatever preconception you have and taste a good prune. The flavour is deep, jammy and complex with a sweetness that builds slowly and a natural richness that is genuinely satisfying. They are soft and slightly sticky which makes them feel almost like eating a natural sweet.

At Noha Harvest we source prunes that are properly soft and moist. Not the dry hard kind that require soaking before they taste of anything. These are ready to eat straight from the pack and genuinely delicious.

Also one of the most evidence-backed foods for digestive health in the entire fruit kingdom.

Good to know

• The most clinically studied food for digestive regularity
• Sorbitol and dietary fibre work together for natural digestive support
• Very high in antioxidants, higher than most fresh fruits
• Good source of Vitamin K which supports bone health
• Contains boron which helps the body utilise calcium and magnesium

How people use them

• Eaten as a natural sweet snack and digestive aid
• Soaked overnight and consumed on empty stomach
• Added to porridge and breakfast bowls for natural sweetness
• Used in Moroccan tagines and slow-cooked savoury dishes
• In fruit cakes, puddings and festive baking