Common questions

Is Pitted Prunes healthy?

Pitted Prunes scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product consists mainly of pitted prunes, which are a natural source of dietary fiber and nutrients, but it includes potassium sorbate as a preservative.

How processed is Pitted Prunes?

Pitted Prunes is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pitted Prunes' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potassium Sorbate is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Pitted Prunes

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Mariani Dried Fruit Pitted Dates 8 oz (227 g)

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Great Value Pitted Deglet Noor Dates Dried Fruit 8 oz

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Pitted Prunes

Name: Pitted Prunes
Brand: Sweet Vine

Sweet Vine

Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Dried Fruits

Summary

The product consists mainly of pitted prunes, which are a natural source of dietary fiber and nutrients, but it includes potassium sorbate as a preservative. While the prunes themselves are minimally processed, the presence of a synthetic preservative indicates a higher level of processing. This affects the overall score, as the product is not entirely free from additives.

Key ingredients 2

Pitted Prunes (Dried Plums)

Neutral

Pitted prunes are a natural dried fruit that provides dietary fiber and antioxidants, making them a wholesome snack option.

Potassium Sorbate

Bad

Potassium sorbate is used as a preservative to extend shelf life but may cause sensitivities in some individuals and is considered a processed additive.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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