How Sorbitol helps Prune Juice relieve Constipation
Prunes are known to be a rich source of nutrients which can contribute to a balanced healthy diet. Prunes and prune juice have also been well known for their mild laxative effect and for their contribution to the maintenance of a healthy bowel.
A diet high in fibre is well recognised for a healthy bowel and prunes are a good source of fibre. In addition, prunes naturally contain a high level of a helpful, sugar-like compound called sorbitol. Sorbitol is very similar to glucose, but unlike glucose, it is very slowly absorbed into the blood. As a consequence of this slow absorption as it passes through the gut, the sorbitol tends to hold onto some water. This then increases the moisture content of the stools which leads to easier passage from the body. So, both the fibre content and the sorbitol content of prunes are responsible for their mild laxative effect.
How does it work?
During the juicing process, the fibre is removed from prune juice, however, sorbitol is not removed during the juicing process and it is considered that the sorbitol content of prune juice is largely responsible for its mild laxative effect.Why Sunsweet Prune Juice?
Sunsweet use only the ripest and best quality of plums for their prune juice. Research has shown that the quality of the plum at the point of harvest effects the levels of sorbitol naturally found in the fruit. This explains why the sorbitol content of Sunsweet prune juice is approximately twice that of other brands of prune juice. Due to the high quality nature of the Sunsweet prune juice, less juice would need to be consumed for its mild laxative effect compared to other prune juice products. Coupled with a 14 day shelf life Sunsweet offers a value for money, high quality product.