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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> | ||
Revision as of 06:09, March 13, 2009
This article is about the fruit. For pruning a plant, see Pruning.
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.[1]