Ground from whole prunes, dried plum powder is a hygroscopic powder that can enhance flavor and bind moisture without imparting much of its own flavor.

Dried Plum Powder

This hygroscopic powder is slightly tacky to the touch and can be used for color enhancement, moisture binding, and purge absorption. Scroll for ways to work with the ingredient.

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Ingredient Facts

Fiber

16.74%

Trace acidity

Sugars (amount per 100 g)

-Glucose: 19.16 g
-Fructose: 11.54 g
-Sucrose: 1.32 g
-Sorbitol: 18.16 g

Storage

40-65F <60% humidity

Shelf Life

12 months

Dried Plum Powder Applications

Culinary

This powder carries a mild toffee flavor and imparts subtle dark flecks to light-colored foods, which look like black pepper or other spices. Adding a small amount of powder can boost the healthful profile of the recipe without imparting much flavor.

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Meat / Poultry

This powder helps retain moisture and absorb purge. It can be used in meatballs for binding and mixed into seasonings to adhere rubs to meat. When used with ground meat, it enhances caramelization.

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Bakery / Bars

Dried Plum Powder can enhance browning and increase moisture in baked goods and bars. When used with light-colored and/or gluten-free products, it imparts a whole-grain appearance. Use the powder in place of  flaxseed meal, rice bran, or citrus fiber or use it to replace up to 50% inulin, fructooligosaccharides, maltodextrin, or oat fiber.

More Bakery / Bars Applications

Culinary

This powder carries a mild toffee flavor and imparts subtle dark flecks to light-colored foods, which look like black pepper or other spices. Adding a small amount of powder can boost the healthful profile of the recipe without imparting much flavor.

More Culinary Applications

Meat / Poultry

This powder helps retain moisture and absorb purge. It can be used in meatballs for binding and mixed into seasonings to adhere rubs to meat. When used with ground meat, it enhances caramelization.

More Meat / Poultry Applications

Bakery / Bars

Dried Plum Powder can enhance browning and increase moisture in baked goods and bars. When used with light-colored and/or gluten-free products, it imparts a whole-grain appearance. Use the powder in place of  flaxseed meal, rice bran, or citrus fiber or use it to replace up to 50% inulin, fructooligosaccharides, maltodextrin, or oat fiber.

More Bakery / Bars Applications
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Prune Puree

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Prune Puree

Make vegan chocolate chip cookies that all cookie eaters will love. The secret to rich flavor and texture is a small amount of dried plum puree.

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