Prunes

Dried black plum fruits are called prunes. This product has great popularity not only in those countries where it is growing, but also in Russia, including. In order to obtain high-quality prunes, the initial fruits are carefully selected, it is advisable to use pale and juicy fruits, which are subsequently blanched, and then they are cooled in running water, the final stage is drying in a steam dryer. After the prune becomes dry, it is treated with glycerol, it is thanks to this procedure that the dried fruit receives such a characteristic color. The perfect prunes should be black, while being soft and tasting sweet and sour.

To get one kilogram of prunes, as much as five kilograms of black plums are used. Naturally, the most widespread distribution of prunes production is characteristic of those countries in which black plums grow, among the most famous exporters of prunes are Americans, Argentines and French. It is interesting to note that the most high-quality and expensive prunes are famous for California (USA). This dried fruit is widespread in the culinary field, most often it is added to various cereals, mainly consumed for breakfast. Prunes must be carefully chosen, taking into account its features: softness and color.

Prune benefits

The benefit of prunes lies primarily in its antibacterial effect. Using prunes, a huge number of meat dishes are made, in which the useful properties of prunes do not decrease, it gives not only the benefit of the dish, but also an unusual taste. Due to the fact that there is a lot of fiber in the composition of prunes, the work of the gastrointestinal tract is being established. Often, this dried fruit is combined with oatmeal for breakfast, this blow shows from the best sides the useful properties of prunes. Also, the composition of prunes includes the vitamin A necessary for oragnism, which contributes to improving a person's vision, as well as favorably affects the condition of the skin.

The benefits of prunes are also manifested in its diuretic and choleretic effects on the human body, thanks to which the metabolism is normalized. In cases of appetite problems or dystrophy, it is recommended to consume more prunes, which contribute to the excitement of appetite. The calorie content of prunes is quite high, so you get a lot of energy when consuming the product. Thanks to minerals, substances and vitamins that are contained in prunes, brain activity is stimulated, fatigue is relieved, and performance increases. The chemical composition of prunes contains antioxidants that actively resist the effects of free radicals on the human body.

Prune damage

For people with diabetes or obesity, the harm of prunes can be quite noticeable. Also, it is contraindicated for nursing mothers to eat prunes, since it can cause indigestion or colic in an infant.