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Nut Cravings California dried prunes are pitted, no sugar added, naturally grown, and vegan, packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bag. Every one-ounce serving delivers 70 calories, 3 grams of dietary fiber, and 9 grams of natural fruit sugar with zero added sugars. Made from California d'Agen plums slow-dried to a soft, chewy, jammy texture. Pits already removed. Ready to eat, bake with, or cook into savory dishes straight from the bag with no preparation required. Five sizes from 1 lb to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $25. Browse the complete dried fruits collection for apricots, pears, peaches, kiwi, and more alongside these pitted dried prunes, and the full nuts collection for trail mix and cheese board pairing options.

California d'Agen Plums: Why the Variety Matters

D'Agen plum varieties are specifically cultivated for drying because of their naturally high sugar content and dense flesh, which concentrates during slow-drying into a deep, jammy sweetness without requiring any added sugar. The result is richer and more complex in flavor than raisins and softer than medjool dates, with a slightly tangy finish alongside the concentrated natural sweetness. No added sugar is needed because the d'Agen variety produces it through the fruit and the drying process alone.

Nutrition Facts Per One Ounce (28g)

  • Calories: 70
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 17g (6% DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 9g (includes 0g added sugars)
  • Protein: 1g
  • Calcium: 10mg
  • Iron: 0.2mg (2% DV)
  • Potassium: 120mg


Good For You

  • No Sugar Added: zero grams of added sugars in every serving
  • Naturally Grown: California d'Agen plums sourced from naturally grown orchards
  • Vegan: no animal-derived ingredients in any size

At 70 calories per ounce with 3 grams of dietary fiber at 11% DV, these pitted dried prunes are a genuinely fiber-dense dried fruit option. The zero sodium per serving and zero added sugars make them a clean, portable pantry staple across a wide range of dietary approaches.

How to Use Pitted Dried Prunes

Direct Snacking

Soft pitted prunes straight from the resealable bag deliver a deep, jammy, naturally sweet flavor at just 70 calories per ounce. Four to six prunes as a deliberate daily snack provides a satisfying sweet option with 3 grams of dietary fiber per ounce and zero added sugar.

In Baking

Chopped pitted prunes fold into sticky toffee pudding, spice cakes, oatmeal cookies, and fruitcakes for a depth of flavor that raisins cannot replicate. Blended with a splash of warm water into a smooth prune puree, they work as a moisture and flavor base in muffin and cake batters. The puree keeps refrigerated for up to one week.

In Savory Cooking

Whole pitted prunes work in French braised meat preparations, Moroccan tagines with lamb or chicken, pork stuffings, and duck glazes where their natural sweetness balances rich and savory flavors. Rehydrate in warm water, juice, or wine for sauces and glazes. Chopped, they fold into grain salads and stuffings without soaking.

On Cheese Boards

Whole pitted prunes sit naturally alongside aged goat cheese, blue cheese, gorgonzola, pate, prosciutto, and cured meats. A classic French and Spanish table pairing where the jammy sweetness of the prune contrasts the fat and salt of the cheese and charcuterie.

In Oatmeal, Yogurt, and Trail Mix

Chopped pitted prunes stir into overnight oats and plain Greek yogurt for natural sweetness without any added sugar. In homemade trail mix, they pair naturally with walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds and hold their shape and texture in a bag better than softer dried fruits.

Choosing the Right Size

  • 1 lb: The practical everyday size at $1.03 per ounce for regular snacking and cooking
  • 2 lb: Regular bakers and daily snackers at $0.59 per ounce
  • 3 lb: High-volume buyers and established daily users at $0.52 per ounce
  • 5 lb: Maximum per-ounce savings at $0.42 per ounce for bulk buyers and food service


Storage

Seal the resealable bag firmly after every use.

  • Room temperature, cool dark location: up to 12 months of peak texture and flavor
  • Refrigerated in the sealed bag or airtight container: up to 18 months
  • Frozen in an airtight container: up to 24 months

A white crystalline surface on dried prunes is natural sugar crystallization, not spoilage. The prunes are safe to eat and the flavor is unaffected. For 2 lb, 3 lb, and 5 lb sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers on arrival and freeze what will not be used within the next two months.

Dried Prunes Guarantee

Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these pitted dried prunes arrive below the freshness standard you expect, contact our team at 877-471-4870 or care@nutcravings.com within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Browse the complete dried fruits collection for apricots, pears, peaches, apple rings, kiwi, and more, or explore the full nuts collection for trail mix and cheese board pairing options from Nut Cravings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Stones are removed before packaging. Ready to eat or chop straight from the bag without any preparation. No cracking, no stone removal, no prep work required.

No. No cane sugar, juice concentrate, corn syrup, dextrose, or glazing of any kind. Sweetness comes entirely from the natural fruit sugars in d'Agen plums concentrated during slow-drying. The deep, jammy sweetness of quality dried prunes does not require any added sugar because the d'Agen variety is naturally high in fruit sugar that concentrates during drying into an intensely flavored finished product.

Four to six prunes (approximately one ounce) per day for general digestive support and everyday nutrition. This equals one full fruit serving per USDA Dietary Guidelines and provides approximately 2.8 grams of fiber, 280 milligrams of potassium, 22 micrograms of vitamin K, and meaningful sorbitol for gentle digestive regularity.

For active constipation relief, the clinical dose used in the 2011 Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics trial (which found prunes outperformed psyllium) was 50 grams (approximately 6 prunes) twice daily. Start with 2 to 3 prunes if you are new to eating prunes regularly, and increase gradually. Always eat prunes alongside adequate water intake since both the sorbitol and fiber mechanisms depend on adequate hydration to work optimally.

Yes, and the clinical evidence is specific and recent. A 2024 randomized controlled trial at Penn State University enrolled 235 postmenopausal women aged 55 to 75 over 12 months, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of prune effects on bone health to date. The trial found that 50 grams of daily prune consumption (approximately 5 to 6 prunes) prevented total hip bone mineral density loss at 6 months, with effects persisting through 12 months. Advanced 3D bone imaging further confirmed preservation of cortical bone density and estimated strength at the tibia.

The bone protection comes from multiple simultaneous mechanisms: boron (one of the most concentrated dietary sources, meeting the full 2 to 3 milligram daily requirement per 100 grams), vitamin K (required for osteocalcin activation and calcium binding in bone matrix), potassium (supports bone alkaline load), and chlorogenic acid polyphenols with documented antiresorptive properties in sixteen preclinical studies. Dr. Wallace identified 50 articles in PubMed studying prunes and bone density, confirming this is one of the most extensively documented food-bone relationships in nutrition research.

In controlled portions, yes. Despite containing approximately 10.7 grams of natural sugar per ounce, prunes have a glycemic index of only 29 to 53. The fiber (1.9 grams per ounce), sorbitol, and chlorogenic acid collectively slow glucose absorption enough to produce a blood sugar response that is substantially more moderate than equivalent amounts of refined sugar. DrOracle (December 2025) confirms that despite high simple sugar content, prunes do not cause rapid blood sugar spikes because of this multi-mechanism glucose absorption delay.

Practical guidance: count the approximately 17.8 grams of total carbohydrates per ounce within your daily carbohydrate budget. Pair with protein or healthy fat to further moderate the blood glucose response. TSG Gordon Vale (December 2025) recommends starting with a smaller portion and gradually increasing for individuals with diabetes or digestive sensitivities. Discuss significant dietary changes with your physician or registered dietitian.

Speak with your physician before adding prunes regularly to your diet if you are on Warfarin or any other vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant. Prunes contain vitamin K (approximately 17 micrograms per ounce), and Warfarin dosing is calibrated to your consistent daily vitamin K intake. Suddenly increasing or decreasing vitamin K intake through dietary changes can affect the effectiveness of the medication.

OrganicFoodGuides (May 2026) specifically notes that people taking blood thinners should maintain consistent vitamin K intake and that sudden increases in intake could affect medication effectiveness. Prunes are not exceptionally high in vitamin K compared to leafy greens, but they are higher than most other dried fruits. The key is consistency: eating a steady daily amount is safer from an anticoagulant management standpoint than eating large amounts occasionally.

Prunes are among the most versatile dried fruits in savory and sweet cooking. Their deep, jammy sweetness and tangy finish work across applications where raisins would taste flat.

  • Sticky toffee pudding: the defining application. Chopped prunes are the traditional base ingredient. The prune's concentrated flavor creates the toffee-like depth that dates alone cannot achieve.
  • Prune puree for baking: blend 4 to 5 soft dried prunes with a splash of warm water until smooth. Use in cake batters, muffin bases, and spice breads as a moisture and flavor base. Keeps refrigerated for up to a week.
  • French lapin aux pruneaux: rabbit braised with prunes and white wine. The prunes balance the gaminess of the rabbit. The same principle applies to beef bourguignon variations and pork belly braises.
  • Moroccan tagine: lamb or chicken with prunes, preserved lemon, and spices. The prunes provide natural sweetness that balances the sour and spiced elements.
  • Cheese boards: alongside aged goat cheese, gorgonzola, blue cheese, pate, prosciutto, and cured meats. A classic French and Spanish table pairing.
  • Overnight oats and yogurt: chop and stir in for natural sweetness without added sugar.
  • Trail mix: alongside walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Prunes hold up in a bag better than softer dried fruits.

Yes. Same fruit, two names. Prunes is the traditional culinary term with centuries of use in French, Spanish, and Moroccan cooking. Dried plums is the modern American marketing label introduced in 2000 to rebrand the product for younger consumers. The fruit underneath is identical: slow-dried d'Agen plum varieties, pitted and shelf-stable. These Nut Cravings California prunes work in any recipe that calls for either prunes or dried plums.

Yes. Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). The certification covers the complete product as packed and delivered. For restaurant, bakery, and food service buyers requiring Kosher certification documentation for commercial supply-chain requirements, documentation is available on request. Contact us at 877-471-4870 or through the contact form.

Available in 8 oz (0.5 lb), 1 lb (16 oz), 2 lb (32 oz), 3 lb (48 oz), and 5 lb (80 oz) sizes. The 8 oz and 1 lb sizes are ideal for first-time buyers and household snacking. The 2 lb size suits regular snackers and home bakers. The 3 lb and 5 lb sizes deliver the lowest per-ounce cost for people eating prunes daily for bone and digestive health, bakers, and commercial kitchens.

Free shipping on every order, no minimum required. Orders are packed at our Monroe, New York facility and typically ship within one to two business days. Most US addresses receive delivery in two to four business days. Every order is backed by our 100% Crackproof Guarantee full refund if you are not satisfied, no questions asked.

Reseal the bag firmly after every use and store away from heat and direct light.

  • Room temperature (sealed bag, cool dry location): up to 12 months of peak texture and flavor
  • Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 18 months
  • Freezer (airtight container): up to 24 months with no quality loss

Surface white crystals are natural sugar crystallization, not spoilage or mold. This is a normal occurrence with high-sugar dried fruit stored at room temperature and does not affect flavor or safety. For the 2 lb, 3 lb, and 5 lb bulk sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers immediately on arrival and freeze what you will not use within the next two months.

In very large quantities, the sorbitol and fiber in prunes can cause loose stools, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that draws water into the colon, and at high doses this laxative effect can become uncomfortable. DrOracle (December 2025) specifically notes people prone to diarrhea should avoid prunes. For most adults, 5 to 10 prunes per day captures the full nutritional and digestive benefit without causing discomfort.

People with kidney disease may need to limit high-potassium foods including prunes. People on Warfarin should maintain consistent vitamin K intake. There is no selenium-style upper toxicity limit for prunes the way there is for Brazil nuts, but the practical ceiling is sorbitol tolerance and carbohydrate budget. Eating prunes from a large bag in front of a television is exactly the use case that turns a healthy habit into a digestive problem. Four to six prunes as a deliberate daily snack, not a bowlful eaten mindlessly.

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