The California Prune Board, an organisation championing the consumption of prunes for their health benefits, suggest that food manufacturers use the dried fruit as a natural alternative to processed sugar. Using naturally sweet California Prunes as a sugar (and even fat replacement) in foods can further benefit manufacturers looking to improve the nutritional profile of products. Prunes have a proven European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim thanks to the fibre they contain, which states eating 100g of prunes daily contributes to normal bowel function. Furthermore, a recent white paper supported by Whitworths also outlines the benefits of nuts, seeds and dried fruit as a healthier alternative to ultra-processed snacks. Adults should have no more than 30g of added sugar and children should have no more than 24g per day.”Reference1 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/24/child-obesity-in-england-still-above-pre-pandemic-levels-study-finds

Source: The Guardian June 19, 2024 08:32 UTC