A '''prune''' is a dried plum, generally. However, some varities of plum are not called "prunes" when dried but simply "dried plums." Prunes are high in fiber and known as being a natural laxative. They also contain beneficial antioxidants.<ref>http://www.sunsweetdryers.com/Sunsweet.htm</ref> | A '''prune''' is a dried plum, generally. However, some varities of plum are not called "prunes" when dried but simply "dried plums." Prunes are high in fiber and known as being a natural laxative. They also contain beneficial antioxidants.<ref>http://www.sunsweetdryers.com/Sunsweet.htm</ref> |