Prunes from California

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1 Prunes from California Nutrition & Health

2 California Prunes Prunes are the only natural, whole fruit to achieve an authorised health claim in Europe: Eating 10 California Prunes (roughly 8-12) daily contributes to normal bowel function. Individual dose preferences vary. Recommended to introduce gradually and build up dose, taking more fluid at the same time. Prunes can contribute towards achieving 5+-a-day fruit and vegetables.* Prunes are a rich flavoured, convenient everyday snack and a useful ingredient when reformulating recipes: Prunes provide a natural replacement for some of the processed sugars in sweet dishes. When blended into a puree they offer a useful sugar and fat replacer for baking, adding fat-like (though fat-free) characteristics that enhance flavour. Inhibit the formation of mould in baked goods to improve storage. Help control the development of lipid oxidation in processed meats. Nutrition Claims 3 Prunes are high in fibre 3 Prunes are high in vitamin K 3 Prunes are high in potassium 3 Prunes are a source of manganese 3 Prunes are a source of vitamin B6 3 Prunes are a source of copper 3 Prunes contain sorbitol (which is a polyol) 3 Prunes contain only naturally occurring sugars, with no added sugar 3 Prunes contain carbohydrate 3 Prunes are fat-free 3 Prunes are saturated fat-free 3 Prunes are salt-free 3 Prunes contain no added salt *40 of fruit and vegetables (approximately 5 portions), is the daily minimum recommended by The World Health Organisation to improve overall health and reduce the risk of certain non-communicable diseases ( Daily fruit and vegetable portion recommendations vary between countries, with 5 considered the minimum; Denmark for example goes further and advocates 60/6 portions a day ( Many people fall short of the minimum daily recommendation, so adding dried fruit such as prunes to the daily diet can be a convenient and helpful contribution to the 5+-a-day. The California Prune Board, under the authority of the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture represents the entire 900 prune plums growers and 29 prune packers of California, which is the largest producer of prunes in the world and known to be the best quality due to the regions rigorous harvesting techniques and quality control assessments. The premium produce is supplied to 72 countries worldwide and the region contributes 43% of the world s prune supplies and 99% of the United States prune supplies.

3 California Prunes Nutrition Declaration Nutrient content per 10 Nutrient content per 28g* 968 kj/ 229 kcal 271 kj/ 64 kcal - saturates Carbohydrate 57 g 16 g - sugars 38 g 11 g - polyols 15 g 4.2 g Fibre 7.1 g 2.0 g Protein 2.2 g 0.6 g Nutrient content per 10 % Reference intake per 10 Vitamin K 60 µg 79 Vitamin B mg 15 Potassium 732 mg 37 Copper 0.28 mg 28 Manganese 0.30 mg 15 Energy Fat of which of which Salt Vitamins & Minerals Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference 28 slightly revised May 2016 Software v and manufacturers sorbitol (which is a polyol) data. Energy and carbohydrate calculated based on EU labelling rules. Values listed have been rounded based on UK guidance. *approximately 3 California Prunes per 28g, depending on prune size.

4 Nutrient Function Claims Due to the nutrients they provide, California Prunes can carry the following EU authorised nutrient function health claims. These are grouped broadly here to show how prunes can be helpful as part of a balanced and varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Digestion Prunes contribute to normal bowel function when 10 are eaten daily. The EU Register condition of use of the claim states: The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 100 g of dried plums (prunes). In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 100 g of dried plums (prunes). Prunes are high in fibre. Bone Health Exciting research from two randomised controlled trials is suggesting that prunes may provide benefits far beyond their proven digestive health effects. Researchers (Hooshmand S, et al. Osteoporos Int. 2016; Br J Nutr. 2014; and 2011) have monitored bone mineral density (BMD) in osteopenic, postmenopausal older women, who ate (control), 5 or 10 prunes daily for at least 6 months (in addition to daily calcium and vitamin D supplements). They have shown that a simple daily helping of California Prunes (about 5-6 prunes) may be useful for bone health by acting to slow bone loss. Whilst research continues to explore the mechanisms by which prunes may benefit bone health, we already know that prunes are high in vitamin K and a source of manganese, two nutrients that support the maintenance of normal bones. Also broadly relevant to bone health are the following authorised claims: Prunes are high in potassium, which contributes to normal muscle function Prunes are a source of copper, which contributes to normal iron transport in the body Prunes are a source of manganese, which contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue, and a source of copper, which contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues Prunes are high in vitamin K, which contributes to normal blood clotting. Heart Health Prunes are saturated fat free. Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Prunes are salt free and sodium free. Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the Prunes are high in potassium, which contributes to normal muscle function and to the Prunes are high in vitamin K, which contributes to normal blood clotting Prunes are a source of vitamin B6, which contributes to normal red blood cell formation and normal homocysteine metabolism Prunes are a source of manganese and copper, (which are antioxidant nutrients) that contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress Prunes are high in fibre. Body Functioning Prunes are a source of vitamin B6 and copper, which contribute to the normal function of the immune system Prunes are a source of vitamin B6 and copper plus high in potassium, which contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system Prunes are a source of vitamin B6, which contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism Prunes are a source of manganese, copper and vitamin B6, which contributes to normal energyyielding metabolism.

5 Nutrient Function Claims (Continued) General Health and Beauty Prunes are a source of vitamin B6, which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Additionally prunes are: High in fibre A source of vitamin B6, which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Prunes are a source of copper, which contributes to normal skin and normal hair pigmentation Prunes are a source of copper, which contributes to normal iron transport in the body A source of vitamin B6, which contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity Prunes are a source of vitamin B6, which contributes to normal psychological function High in potassium, which contributes to the Salt and sodium free. Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure Pregnancy Digestive health can be an issue for some pregnant women, so a daily intake of 10 prunes can be useful as prunes contribute to normal bowel function. A source of vitamin B6, which contributes to the regulations of hormonal activity. If you require any further information please contact us at: The California Prune Board: or info@cpbeurope.eu.com twitter.com/californiaprune uk.pinterest.com/californiaprune/