Organic Prune

Prunes are well known for their ability to prevent constipation. In addition to providing bulk and decreasing the transit time of fecal matter, thus decreasing the risk of colon cancer and hemorrhoids, prunes' insoluble fiber also provides food for the "friendly" bacteria in the large intestine. When these helpful bacteria ferment prunes' insoluble fiber, they produce a short-chain fatty acid called butyric acid, which serves as the primary fuel for the cells of the large intestine and helps maintain a healthy colon. These helpful bacteria also create two other short-chain fatty acids, propionic and acetic acid, which are used as fuel by the cells of the liver and muscles.

ORGANIC PRUNE DRIED        
NUTRITION    Per 100g    
Energy    240    kcal
Protein    2.18    g
Total fat    0.38    g
-Saturated fat    0.088    g
Cholesterol    0    mg
Carbohydrate    63.88    g
Dietary fibre    7.1    g
Sodium    2    mg