Sunsweet® prunes will last for 18 months from the date of production.  Please check the package for the Best Before End date (BBE). Once opened store them in a cool, dark place.

Sunsweet® prune juice will keep in the refrigerator for up to seven days. Be sure to refrigerate your prune juice once you have opened it.  Keep the lid closed tight when storing in the fridge.

Four to five prunes is considered one serving of prunes.

It’s perfectly safe to consume two to three servings of prunes a day, however everyone is different so we’d suggest you start with one serving a day and see how you feel.

As with any increase in the fibre content of the diet, it is important to consider also increasing fluid intake as well.

Research has shown prunes are beneficial for normal bowel function when 100g of prunes (approximately 10 prunes) are eaten as part of a varied and balanced diet and an active lifestyle.

Additionally the latest data from new research demonstrates eating 140-170g prunes daily as part of a weight control diet can help with weight management, with no negative side effects.

Prunes are a naturally gluten free food.  A serving of prunes may be enjoyed as part of a restricted or gluten free diet such as one which may be used to help control coeliac disease.  Please seek medical advice before making dietary changes.

Yes, the prune variety used in Sunsweet® products is not a genetically modified variety.

Prunes contain only naturally occurring sugars (with no sugar added), are fat free and are high in fibre. Prunes have a low Glycaemic Index (GI) of 29, which means that sugar is released relatively slowly on digestion. Prunes can be consumed as part of a balanced diet and are suitable for people with diabetes. However each person will differ so we recommend that you seek advice from a registered nutritionist/dietitian or doctor.

Yes, Sunsweet® prunes are suitable for vegetarians. Take a look at our recipe site for some great vegetarian recipe options.

Sunsweet® prunes are free of allergens and free of cross contamination of allergens.

Research is currently underway to find out which components in prunes benefit digestive health. For sure their high fibre content helps but there is likely a combination of components creating the benefits.   Prunes contain  soluble and insoluble fibre. Both types of fibre work to increase stool bulk and normal bowel function is dependent on a higher stool weight. Additionally, prunes contain a polyol called sorbitol.  Like a sponge, sorbitol attracts and holds water, not all the sorbitol is digested, and this further facilitates normal bowel function.

Prunes are simply dried plums.  One plum becomes one prune, with the water removed, so the calorie content remains the same. They contain the same natural fructose, glucose and minimal sucrose sugar content as their fresh counterparts.  Having only low levels of sucrose is a bonus because this is the fruit sugar that bacteria utilise to produce harmful acids and dental plaque.  Recent research indicates that prunes do not negatively affect weight when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. As with all fruit, prunes appear to help feelings of fullness which is an important factor in controlling overeating and making healthy choices.

Prunes may be helpful for your bones as they provide a number of nutrients that all contribute one way or another to bone health. Prunes are high in vitamin K which supports the maintenance of normal bones and helps with blood clotting. They are a source of manganese which also supports the maintenance of normal bones and helps form normal connective tissue (a structural part of bones). In addition, prunes are a source of vitamin B6, which helps make healthy blood cells and maintain normal hormone levels; a source of copper, which helps support normal iron transport in the body and helps maintain normal connective tissues (a structural part of bones). A 2022 study found that eating 5-6 prunes a day over 12 months preserved bone hip mineral density, reduced hip fracture risk and reduced inflammatory mediators in postmenopausal women.

Please visit our healthy living page to learn about the nutrients in Sunsweet® prunes.

Yes.

Sunsweet® prune juice has no preservatives or additives so it’s perfect for baby. The recommended serving size is 30 – 60ml for babies and we would recommend that it is diluted.

Yes prune juice can be kept frozen for up to 30 days. For babies, freezing prune juice into ice cubes, can be very useful as it allows you to simply thaw the amount of juice you need at any one time.

We would not recommend freezing juice in a glass bottle or jar. After freezing  shake the bottle well before opening, as some settling of solids may occur (this is not necessary if freezing in ice-cubes).