Prune

Prune (also prune in Austria Dörrzwetschke ) is a dried plum, ie a dried fruit. It is usually parched to prevent mold formation by dehydration under high ambient temperature. This is best done in the oven at a maximum of 60 ° C.

Prunes are traditionally sold on the Striezelmarkt as Pflaumentoffel and are part of the Leipzig Räbchen.

According to EFSA is available in the scientific literature no data to show a relationship between the consumption of prunes and a laxative effect or a positive effect on digestion.