Applications:

Industrial Users
Natural condition prunes are the form that all prunes are initially dried to. Typical moisture levels are 18% using the DFA moisture meter method. These prunes need to be hydrated before using. Typical moisture levels for consumption as whole prunes is 27% or higher.

The preferred method for re-hydration is steaming the fruit until it reached the desired moisture

Technical Information:

Fruit Sizes Information
Natural Condition (N/C) Prunes are sold on a count per pound basis (number of prunes per pound). The range of sizes for N/C prunes are from 30-120 count. Stapleton-Spence defines prunes using the following size nomenclature (final use form):

Extra Large: 40 count or higher
Large: 41-60 count
Medium: 61-85 count
Small: 85-100 count
N/C Fruit Storage

Shelf life of 24 months when stored under cool dry conditions. We recommend indoor storage. Be sure N/C prunes are covered.

N/C prunes are microbially stable due to low water activity. However, N/C prunes do attract pests and careful measures must be put into place to protect against insects, birds and rodents.