Prune is the fruit with the most antioxidant power. It is very rich in potassium and fatty acids, which is why it is highly recommended in treatments against hypertension. The dehydrated plum contains five times more fiber than the fresh plum, which makes it an effective remedy against constipation and intestinal regulation. It is also very useful to treat or prevent fluid retention, muscle problems, cough and bronchitis.
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The plum is the fruit of the plum tree, a tree that has its origin in the area of Persia and the Caucasus. Later its cultivation was brought to Great Britain from the Middle East, but it is believed that it was the Arabs who planted the first plum trees in the Agen region (France). Centuries later, in 1865, the Frenchman Louis Pellier introduced the plum to California.
Plums are mainly composed of water, including a basic supply of minerals, vitamins and fibers. Prunes have more nutritional properties than fresh ones, since the drying process makes the natural components more concentrated.
Prune is the fruit with the most antioxidant power. It is very rich in potassium and fatty acids, which is why it is highly recommended in treatments against hypertension. The dehydrated plum contains five times more fiber than the fresh plum, which makes it an effective remedy against constipation and intestinal regulation. It is also very useful to treat or prevent fluid retention, muscle problems, cough and bronchitis.
Prunes are used in salads, as a snack and as an ingredient in cooking recipes. It is also used in bakery as a substitute for margarine and butter, and in filling for pasta and cakes to confer aroma and flavor.