Are these prunes dried and/or pitted? They are listed under "Dried Fruit" on the Newman's website.
170270
Prunes are dried plums. These are soft and sticky. I use a fork to extract from bag. The pits have been removed.
170271
They are technically "dried" but they are very moist and succulent - by far the best prunes you can purchase.
1048632
Bag says Organic Prunes, approx 45 pieces per pound. There is no USDA Certified Organic icon on the bag. When I received the prunes, I emailed the company, and they did say the prunes are organic, but did not answer my question as to whether they were sulfured or not. Their website says they may be sulfured - thus not able to be organic certified? The bag also states " Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy and milk products". Hope this helps.
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I think it would be difficult to distinguish as they are dried to a fuit leather consistancy, which is what helps to preserve them. All the ones I have purchased taste very good whether I eay them as is or rehydrate for a recipe. This batch has lasted me several months and I can taste no discernable difference.
564455
I just received my second order. There are naturally occurring sodium and sugars in all fruits. I used to buy the Paul Newman Organic Raisins these seem to be fresher and plumper and they are from California. I agree with the other people you won't be disappointed.
251386
I've kept them for about a month. They don't last in my house longer than that, so I can't say! They are like raisins or dried cranberries.
1491475
raw, they are just packaged in a slight brine(vinegar and oil which is very nice). These are the best olives out there for the money. Just received another shipment on them yesterday. Definetly not cooked. They still have the pits, but I perfer olives as they should be.
25701
I'm glad to see this question. I too, prefer mine more "dry." I usually buy Woodstock Farms Organic Prunes and I like them because they are a bit sweeter and drier than these prunes. I think I will try slow and low in the oven with a few prunes to see if it can take the "gooey-ness" away. I understand to each their own, and although I LOVE these prunes, I'd just prefer them a bit drier. Thanks for the tips!
376343
not sure what you mean by 'rehydrated'; I would describe them as typical dried fruit.
406850
They are definately NOT roasted. When it comes to almonds there are two types of RAW. These almonds are the RAW that most people are satisfied with. They are healthy and taste great. They there is the raw that specifically states they are RAW. They cost more and don't taste as well. I don't know the process used to pasturize them, but I am very happy with these, and pecans by the same company. I see someone already answered. Yes, they are not totally raw, but not roasted or salted. They "pass" for raw for all but the most concerned purists.
1449731
I don't know. I don't have the bag anymore. However, the quality of their product is really great and worth the money compared to other dried fruit I have bought.
376347
prunes, by their very nature, as dehydrated, or they would be called "plums". I eat plain because they are moist and chewy, but have also cooked in water to hydrate...
1541441
I would call manufacturer. They are dried in a sealed package! Enjoy! Tasty let them moisturize in mouth before chewing and swollowing!
1052342
Hard to tell how fresh they are since dried apricots are never the same as fresh apricots. However, I like them more than most dried apricots because of the soft center that adds more flavor than California dried apricots. They taste fresh...not stale...if that helps.
400950
they are not in shell. they are rather tasteless and not fresh enough for me to order again. I considered returning them.
1383776
Ah, so they are not whole but in pieces? I use the whole ones wherein there are also some bits and pieces in all our breads, muffins and stuffings (now that Thanksgiving is upon us). I'm also using them in fruit cakes. Last year, I reconstituted them a little in water. Then when they had received good moisture, I dried them off and added them to syrup (which was just boiled sugar). They made a pretty and sweet topping to pumpkin pie and mashed sweet potatoes. I do hope this was some help and if not, don't hesitate to ask me. A pleasure to try to answer. All best and Happy Thanksgiving.
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It does not say "Roasted" anywhere on the container that I have. (I just looked). They contain peanut oil, which means they are most likely fried in it. I have learned that there are a lot shenanigans that go on in the nut industry. They taste very good though, as things fried in peanut oil normally do. :)
1048631
These are organic pitted prunes with absolutely no preservatives. No sulfites or other additives. They make great snacks!