Pitted Prunes — Non-GMO Verified, Whole Dried Plums, Unsulfured, Unsweetened, Non-Infused, Non-Irradiated, Kosher, Vegan, Raw, Bulk - by Food to Live

Dried Plums from Food to Live allow you to partake in the time-honored tradition of enjoying this incredible fruit in various sweet and savory dishes.

Dried plums are dehydrated like any other fruit, using a careful application of heat. The process is slow and will require the use of a top-quality dehydrator or an oven if you try to do this at home.

A cup of prunes has about 415 calories, which is too much for a healthy snack, especially if you are concerned with weight management.

However, 5-6 pitted plums give you a perfect balance of nutrients and energy. This amount of fruit contains about 100-120 calories.

Dried plums are a very good source of dietary fiber. A cup of the fruit gives you about 12.5 grams of the valuable substance.

The protein content in dried plums isn't particularly high with only about a gram of amino acids in 1.5 ounces of the fruit. However, due to their overall high nutritional value and pleasantly sweet taste, they can be included in your protein smoothies to make them more delicious.

Dried plums are great as a snack or an addition to your cooking because they contain lots of essential vitamins and minerals, including: Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, B vitamins.
The easiest way to enjoy the benefits of dried plums is to add them to your morning cereal. As the fruits are sweet, they will help you fight sugar addiction and forego adding sweeteners to such dishes. It's the same with adding a few dried plums to your smoothie.

One of the best ways to use this product is to add it to raw energy bites. Dried plums have a rich delicious flavor and will mix well with other dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. You can include them in any recipe that has dried fruits in it and enhance the flavor of the dish.