Recipes & Uses

Why Choose Prunes?

• Naturally sweet flavour: Enjoy a rich, fruity taste without needing extra sweetness in your recipes.

• Source of dietary fibre: Helps support healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.

• Soft and chewy texture: Makes them enjoyable as a snack or recipe ingredient.

• Nutrient-rich fruit: Provides naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and plant compounds.

• Versatile ingredient: Ideal for breakfast, baking, desserts and savoury dishes.

• Convenient 200g pack: Perfect for everyday snacking and home cooking.

How to Enjoy Prunes

• Ready-to-eat snack: Enjoy straight from the pack whenever you want a fruity bite.

• Breakfast bowls: Chop and add to porridge, muesli, cereal or yoghurt.

• Smoothies: Blend into fruit smoothies for natural sweetness and extra fibre.

• Baking: Add to cakes, muffins, fruit loaves and homemade snack bars.

• Cooking: Include in tagines, stews and slow-cooked dishes for a sweet, rich flavour.

• Desserts: Use in puddings, compotes and homemade fruit treats.

Recipe Ideas

1. Prune Breakfast Porridge

Chop a few prunes and stir them into warm porridge with cinnamon and your favourite nuts for a comforting breakfast.

2. Prune and Nut Trail Mix

Combine chopped prunes with almonds, cashews and pumpkin seeds for a delicious mix of chewy fruit and crunchy nuts.

3. Slow-Cooked Prune Stew

Add prunes to a vegetable or meat stew during cooking to create a rich flavour with a subtle fruity sweetness.

Nutritional Benefits

Prunes offer several nutrients that can complement a balanced diet.

• Dietary fibre: Helps support digestive health and bowel regularity.

• Potassium: Contributes to normal muscle function and blood pressure maintenance.

• Vitamin K: Contributes to normal blood clotting and bone maintenance.

• Naturally occurring carbohydrates: Provide energy for everyday activities.

• Plant compounds: Contain naturally occurring polyphenols.

Tip: Prunes can help support regular bowel movements, but increase your intake gradually and drink enough water to help minimise digestive discomfort.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the pack sealed after opening to help maintain softness and freshness.

• Transfer to an airtight container if needed.

• Follow any additional storage instructions provided on the packaging.

Product Details

• Product name: Prunes

• Pack size: 200g

• Product type: Dried fruit

• Flavour: Naturally sweet and fruity

• Texture: Soft and chewy

• Suggested uses: Snacking, breakfast bowls, smoothies, baking and cooking

• Ingredients: Dried prunes; check the product packaging for confirmation of any added ingredients or preservatives.

• Allergen information: Check the packaging for allergen and cross-contamination details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are prunes?

Prunes are plums that have been dried to preserve their flavour and texture.

2. Are prunes good for digestion?

Prunes contain dietary fibre and sorbitol, which can help support bowel regularity.

3. Can I eat prunes every day?

Yes, prunes can be enjoyed regularly as part of a balanced diet. Start with a small serving if you are not accustomed to eating high-fibre foods.

4. Can I use prunes in baking?

Absolutely. Chopped prunes work well in cakes, muffins, fruit loaves and homemade snack bars.

5. Do prunes contain added sugar?

Plain dried prunes contain naturally occurring sugars. Check the ingredient list to confirm whether any additional sugar has been added.

Buy Prunes 200g Online at SpiceNEasy NZ

Add naturally sweet, chewy goodness to your daily routine with Prunes 200g from SpiceNEasy. Perfect for snacking, breakfast bowls, baking and cooking, prunes are a versatile dried fruit to keep in your pantry.

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Note 

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Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

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