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Prune juice
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 42 kcal —
- Protein 0.6 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 9.3 g 3%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 9.3 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0.33 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4.1 mg 5%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 3.4 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 0.34 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.07 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg 13%
- Biotin (B7) 0.47 µg 2%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.7 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 21.9 mg 2%
- Iron 0.31 mg 2%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 18.4 mg 1%
- Potassium 211 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.13 mg 6%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
- Iodine 0.87 µg 1%
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Questions about Prune juice
Is prune juice the same as plum juice?
Prune juice is made from dried plums, while plum juice comes from fresh plums. Their nutrition can be similar: prune juice has 42 kcal per 100 g, compared with 41 kcal in plum juice.
How much prune juice should you drink at a time?
A small glass of about 150 ml is a practical serving; sip it rather than drinking a large amount quickly, as its naturally occurring sugars can add up. A 150 ml serving provides roughly 63 kcal.
How do you make prune juice easier to drink?
Chill it well and shake or stir before pouring, as the fruit solids can settle. If its flavour is too intense, dilute it with cold water or mix it with apple juice.
Can you use prune juice in cooking?
Yes. Use it in place of some stock or water in a slow-cooked casserole, or simmer it with spices to make a glaze for roasted vegetables or meat. Reduce it gently in a pan until slightly syrupy.
What can you use instead of prune juice?
Plum juice is the closest swap, though it is made from fresh fruit and has a different flavour. For a thicker, less juice-like ingredient in baking or sauces, loosen prune purée with water; it has 257 kcal per 100 g, compared with 42 kcal in prune juice.
How should you store prune juice after opening?
Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge and use it within the time stated on its packaging. If you make your own, refrigerate it promptly and use it within a few days.
Can you freeze prune juice?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed, freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion, or in ice-cube trays for small portions. Thaw it in the fridge and shake or stir well before serving.
Is prune juice made from prunes or fresh plums?
It is made from dried plums, which are also called prunes. The fruit is rehydrated and pressed or extracted with water, then the juice is usually filtered and pasteurised.
Source: Frida (Denmark) 1865 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
