well I would think that 'prune' juice would be different or at least taste different since it is dried first. just as I don't think 'raisin juice'would be have the same consistency as grape juice. Interesting question. now i'm thinking about it

well I would think that 'prune' juice would be different or at least taste different since it is dried first. just as I don't think 'raisin juice'would be have the same consistency as grape juice. Interesting question. now i'm thinking about it

heybaby said:

is there such a thing as "raisin juice" though?

Raze said:

I didn't think it was but I stand corrected http://www.importers.com/...trate.html

I was trying to some how compare the raison and grape to the prune and plum to see if prune juice is the same as plum juice. I don't think so.

I don't think prune juice would be the same as plum juice because it is in a different form. its something in itself. it no longer has all of the properties of a plum.

Have you noticed that they've started calling prunes "dried plums?" I think prunes have gotten a negative connotation/bad rap - and they're trying to market them to younger people who are used to eating "dried fruit" of various varieties.

Anyhoo...prunes are actually a specific type of plum. They're a freestone plum - which means the pit is easy to remove. I suppose you could call prune juice plum juice - but I think people might expect a different taste/consistency if that were the case.

Genesia said:

Dried plums don't sound particularly appetising either

Steadwood said:

Hey, I didn't name 'em!

So, can someone tell me.... is prunce juice actually, somehow made from prunes (which have no juice) or is it actually made from a juicy plum?

Dear Uncle Ezra,
I have a question that had been bothering me lately and I was wondering if you could help me. Here goes...If a prune is a dehydrated plum...how is juice made from it? Also, Why is it so hard to find plum juice? I have never seen it sold anywhere in my life. And wouldn't a plum, or plum juice for that matter, provide the same nutrients and therefor the same servive as prunes, or prune juice. And why is there no Raisin juice??? please help...

Thank you,

Kevin

Dear Kevin,
No wonder you're confused: Prune juice is not a fruit juice, according to Mark McLellan (MRM1@Cornell.edu), Associate Professor and Chair of Cornell's Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York. It is a water extract from dehydrated prunes, typically made in the following manner:
1) Prunes (dried plums) are washed and softened by steaming;
2) The softened prunes are passed through a pulper to create a watery puree;
3) The puree is treated with pectic enzymes to prepare for filtration; and,
4) The puree is filtered, pasteurized, and bottled.
Various attempts to sell canned plums have been made, although Mark's not aware of anyone selling plum juice. Raisin juice could be made, although the flavor impact may not be as strong as with prunes. Looks like a couple of opportunities, if you've got a food/business bent!
Thanks, Mark!