Unpitted prunes Fragapane®

  • Product: unpitted prunes, tenderized and selected.
  • Country of origin: Argentina (Province of Mendoza)
  • Sizes available: 30/40 - 40/50 - 50/60 - 60/70 - 70/80 - 80/90 - 90/100 (Units per pound)
  • Packaging available: 10 kg carton box; 5 kg carton box
    Other options to be arranged according to customer's requirement

Calendar

  • Harvest: February and March
  • Processing and packaging: all year
  • Availability: all year

Nutritional properties of prunes

The process of dehydrated in prunes, reduces water and concentrates to a greater percentage of their natural components, allowing to boost their nutritional properties.

Antioxidants and vitamins
The prunes have a higher level of antioxidants than most fine fruits. They are rich in phytonutrients that help neutralize free radicals, which have proven anti-cancer and are a good source of vitamin A. One serving of dried plums Fragapane® contributes almost a quarter of the daily requirement of this important vitamin.
They are an ideal source of iron, added to their high vitamin C content, which is required for optimal uptake of iron.

Prunes are a source of natural fiber and protein
They are an excellent source of fiber, with a glycemic index of only 30. They are the ideal fruit for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
The fiber in prunes may also help lower cholesterol, because fiber binds to cholesterol and removes it from the body, helping to prevent heart disease and allowing a healthy heart.
Soluble fiber is also a great way to reduce weight gain because it promotes satiety. They are relatively low in calories: each prune provides nearly twenty calories.
Prunes are also an excellent source of calcium and potassium and are low in sodium, so they can help maintain normal function of blood pressure and heart. It helps improve bone health by allowing women to preserve their bone mass in a natural way.
The prunes are a good source of protein, providing essential amino acids. They have very little fat and have a high caloric value for carbohydrates, which provide more usable energy, because it stays longer in the body. Ideal for athletes or people performing heavy physical work. The same applies to students who want to achieve better results.