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“She added chopped prunes to the salad for extra sweetness.”
The example shows prunes used as a fruit ingredient in a dish.
Dried plums, typically wrinkled and sweet, made by drying plums.
Prunes are known for their high fiber content and digestive benefits.
A general statement about the health benefits of prunes.
The recipe calls for three prunes, soaked in warm water.
A cooking context where prunes are used as an ingredient.
Prunes are often eaten as a snack or used in baking and cooking. They are distinct from fresh plums due to their dried texture and concentrated sweetness.
Remember that 'prunes' are simply dried plums by associating 'prune' with 'plum' and the process of drying (which makes them wrinkled and smaller).
The plural of 'prune' is 'prunes'. Do not confuse with 'plum', which refers to the fresh fruit.
From Old French 'prune' (plum), derived from Latin 'prunum' (plum), which in turn comes from Greek 'πρῦνον' (prunon). The term 'prune' specifically refers to dried plums, while 'plum' refers to the fresh fruit.
Prunes are commonly associated with digestive health due to their high fiber and sorbitol content. They are also used in traditional desserts and as a natural sweetener in recipes.