Prunes

DID YOU KNOW?

Prunes where brought to California after the Gold Rush thanks to Louis Pellier, a French vine grower. In 1850, Pellier began to cultivate plums near Mission San Jose. Now, prunes are an important part of the state of California’s agriculture.

RECIPES WITH Prunes

10 mins

Easy

Strawberry, Cashew and Prune Smoothie

Antioxidant and alkalizing strawberry smoothie rich in healthy fats.

40 mins

Medium

Prune & Dried Fig Tagine

This fruity and fragrant Moroccan inspired Prune & Fig Tagine is warmly spiced with floral, rosy ras el hanout, sweet cinnamon and jammy dried figs.

30 mins

Easy

Spiced Nut & Dried Fruit Trail Mix

Roasted nuts and dried fruits, tumbled with spices. The key to this recipe is toasting the nuts well, to really bring out the rich, nutty flavours.

Nut & Dried Fruit Origins

NUTS & DriED
FRUIT QUIZ

What is the common name for dried plums?

Prunes

Raisins

Dates

Who introduced the prune tree to France?

The Cathars

The Crusaders

The Romans

Chia pudding bowl with prunes

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Articles

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Celebrating Holidays with Nuts and Dried Fruits: A Festive Fusion of Flavor and Decoration

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas than by incorporating the natural beauty and rich flavors of nuts and dried fruits into your celebrations? These delightful and versatile ingredients not only make for a delectable…

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Dried Fruits May Help Bone Health

Characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, osteoporosis is a disease affecting millions of people around the globe. Bones lose their strength and are more likely to break after a minor fall…

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Tips to Include Nuts and Dried Fruits Into Your Diet

Have you ever heard the expression you are what you eat? Well, in some sense, it’s true. Nutrients from the foods we eat provide the foundation of function and wholeness of all the cells in our body, which is why it is important that we try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.