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Are prunes and plums the same thing?

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Yes, they are the same thing, but treated differently. A plum is a purple fruit that grows on trees. Prunes are dried plums, the same thing with most of the moisture removed, though they are not really dry.

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Prunes are dried plums just like raisins are dried grapes. So to answer your question, yes, prunes and plums are the same thing.

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Prunes are a subgroup of plums, and are generally grown to be dried.

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A prune sometimes gets put in the vegetable category, but it's mostly considered a fruit.
A fruit. A prune is a dried plum.

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A plum is a fruit, not a vegtable

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A prune is a dried plum.

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Vegetable

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Are raisins prunes?

No, they are not the same thing. Raisins are dried grapes. Prunes are dried plums.


Are prunes and plumes different?

Yes, they are different, but sort of the same. A plum is a purple fruit that grows on trees. Prunes are dried plums, the same thing with most of the moisture removed, though they are not really dry.


What do prunes grow on?

Trees. Prunes are plums.


Are prunes fruit?

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Where did prunes origenate from?

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What do plums become when they are dried?

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Are prunes American fruits?

Prunes are dried plums. Plums are grown in many parts of the US. It would be considered an American fruit.


What kind of tree do prunes come from?

A prune is a plum which has been dried. Plums grow on trees and can be purple, red or yellow. They have a somewhat flattened pip, which contains a nut which resembles an almond.


What tree gives us prunes?

A prune is a dried plum from a plum tree (several varieties).


What are prunes before they are dried?

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If a prune is a dehydrated plum where does prune juice come from?

Prunes are not always plums! I know; I was taught that prunes were dehydrated plums. However, prunes are a type of plum. They are usually sold dehydrated; they have easy to remove pits and are more oval in shape than are typical plums.


Are prunes better for you than apples?

Yes, they are healthy for you. A plum is a purple fruit that grows on trees. Prunes are dried plums, the same thing with most of the moisture removed, though they are not really dry. They contain vitamins and fiber and are a great alternative to candy and high salt snacks.