Dried plums without pits 500g Targroch

Seedless prunes 500g Targroch

Plums are fruits known since prehistoric times and obtained from the Prunus domestica tree. There are many varieties that differ in fruit size, skin color and taste. The most popular variety used for the production of dried fruit is Hungarian.

Health benefits of regular consumption of prunes

They contain a lot of fibre, especially its soluble fraction, i.e. pectin, and thus prevent colon diseases and constipation, and reduce the level of "bad" LDL cholesterol. They also have a lot of vitamin K supporting m. blood circulation, as well as potassium (helps in the fight against hypertension), magnesium, calcium, phosphorus (which together counteract osteoporosis), and some copper, manganese. Of the other vitamins, there is also a lot of anti-aging vitamin A and group B, which have a soothing effect on the nervous system.

The peel contains sorbitol (non-digestible sugar alcohol), which supports the multiplication of good intestinal bacteria, improves intestinal function (evacuation), helps with overacidity.

They can contribute to the increase in bone mineral density, therefore they should be consumed by postmenopausal women.

The content of polyphenols along with a large amount of vit. And it helps in the fight against cancer (including prostate cancer) and atherosclerosis. They also have anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer effects, supporting in the fight against heart and respiratory diseases, in problems with hypertension, in the fight against Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

Polyphenols present in plums and their wonderful propertiesi

- phenolic acids; phenylpropenic (chlorogenic and its derivatives, coffee) phenylcarboxylic (gallic, protocatechuic) - with high antioxidant potential

- flavonols (quercetin, rutin) - have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-atherosclerotic, antioxidant, anti-thrombotic properties

- flavanols (catechins, tannins) - with the same effect as above, but also lower LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, support the fight against diabetes,

- anthocyanins (cyanidin, pelargonidin, peonidine) - with strong detoxifying properties, delay aging processes, strengthen blood vessels, have anti-inflammatory and anti-aggregating properties

Nutritional and energy value of 100g prunes

Energy value 267 Kcal.

Nutritional value: protein 3.5 g, fat 1.2 g (including saturated fatty acids 0.17 g, polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.17 g), carbohydrates 69 g, total fiber 9.4 g.

Vitamins: vitamin A 781 IU, E 0.4 mg, C 0.6 mg, K 60 µg, B1 0.1 mg, B2 0.2 mg, B3 1.9 mg, B9 4 µg, B5 0.4 mg.

Minerals: Potassium 732 mg, Phosphorus 69 mg, Calcium 43 mg, Magnesium 41 mg, Iron 0.9 mg, Zinc 0.4 mg, Copper 0.3 mg, Manganese 0.3 mg

Use of prunes

Can be added to hard-to-digest dishes, due to its alkaline effect.

In Poland, soups with prunes are popular, especially during Christmas. Dried plums are also suitable for making roasts, pâtés and bigos. Dried plum compote is also tasty.