The wonders of prunes

Forget sub-standard products that have been shipped thousands of miles. AusPrunes champions the superiority of Australian Prunes because we think Australians deserve the best in quality and taste for their health and wellbeing. 

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Health and Nutrition

Prunes contain many vitamins and minerals in addition to fibre and antioxidants - making them a perfect addition to a healthy, balanced diet.

Natural Sugar

Prunes are rich in low GI carbohydrates providing sustained energy.

Plum to Prune

Aus Prunes are sweet plums of the French D’Agen variety dried to roughly one third of their original moisture content.

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IDEAL SNACK

School and office

SUITABLE

For all ages

DAILY SERVE

50gms or six prunes

Prunes with a presence

Prunes with a presence

Simple and delicious prune recipes for everyday and entertaining.

What are Prunes? They are simply dried plums. 

The humble Prune has long enjoyed star status in many cultures and after 100 years of being featured in many Australian’s morning meal, we are here to break the stereotype, and have you enjoy them throughout the day as naturally grown sugary fruit, high in potassium.

Meet the growers

Aus Prunes represents over 70 farming families and packers, together they produce 3,000 tonnes of quality Australian prunes. 

Australian prune growers are experts in their field. They are often multi-generational families working together to produce a crop they are passionate about.

Our farmers are proud, resilient and innovative.

Meet the growers

Aus Prunes represents over 40 farming families and packers, together they produce 3,000 tonnes of quality Australian prunes. 

Australian prune growers are experts in their field. They are often multi-generational families working together to produce a crop they are passionate about.

Our farmers are proud, resilient and innovative.

Meet the growers

Aus Prunes represents over 40 farming families and packers, together they produce 3000 tonnes of quality Australian prunes.

Australian prune growers are experts in their field. They are often multi-generational families working together to produce a crop they are passionate about.

Our farmers are proud, resilient and innovative.

Health & nutrition

Bone health boost

Prunes are full of bone-building nutrients.

Prunes contain: vitamin K, potassium, boron, sorbitol and polyphenol antioxidants which are different bone-building nutrients to those found in dairy.

Happy healthy hearts

Prunes help reduce blood cholesterol and contribute to heart health.

A 50g serve or about six prunes contains less than 1g of unhealthy saturated fat.

Digestive dynamo

Prune fibre boosts healthy gut bacteria.

Prunes are a source of dietary fibre (3.3g/50g), sorbitol and chlorogenic acid. Each helps maintain a normal bowel function.

Baby safe

Prunes are a nutritious snack during pregnancy.

Due to iron supplements, pregnant women often have bouts of constipation. Fibre, sorbitol, and antioxidants, all contained in prunes, help keep bowels moving regularly.

Long lasting

As a dried fruit, prunes are rich in low GI carbohydrates.

Prunes high fibre content and natural sugar contribute to increasing satiety and reducing hunger.

Prunes for vegetarians

Six prunes contain around 1.2mg of plant iron.

Iron is needed to transport oxygen in the blood and for energy production, helping reduce tiredness and fatigue.

How much and how often?

We all need two serves of fruit a day. Make one of yours six prunes. On average, Australians each just 16 prunes a year! Well short of our dietary recommendations.

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Six prunes = 375mg of potassium

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Six prunes per day = one of your two serves of fruit a day

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Enjoy Australian Prunes with family and friends as a snack or versatile ingredient in meals!