Known for being supplied with essential nutrients for the proper functioning of the
organism, the prune keeps one more novelty: its canned version has
200% more fibers than in natura. This is because canned fruit undergoes a process of
dehydration by reducing moisture/water levels.
According to data from UNICAMP (nutritional table), while the plum in natura
it has 2.4g fiber/100g and the canned version has 7.2g fiber/100g. In addition, in
can it is possible to conserve even more vitamin C (which degrades with the presence of
light).
For food engineer Thais Fagury, the plum is very important in a
healthy food, as it is rich in fiber, vitamins and potassium. “The fibers
collaborate a lot in maintaining the intestinal rhythm, thus avoiding the famous prison
belly. As the canned plum version is full of fiber, it has a higher
power to act as a laxative, thus ensuring the proper functioning of the device
intestine”, concludes Thais.
Another curiosity is that, contrary to what many people think, canned prunes
does not require chemical additives and preservatives, as the production procedure
of a canned food is totally natural and sterilized, keeping it intact until the
consumption. There are also sugar-free versions that can still be combined with
diet as they are low in calories.
Source: Abeace
