A prune paste and related process including drying plums according to atemperature profile tailored to produce prunes retaining at least 75% ofnutrientsfrom the plums (vitamin K, vitamin C, and minerals comprising iron, potassiumandphosphorus). A prune-based product and related process including thecombination of the prune paste and at least one nutrient-rich materialcomprisingbeans, seeds, spices and concentrates of nutrients. The at least one nutrient-richmaterial may be selected to synergistically enhance bioavailability of otherspecificnutrients from the prune paste. The prune-based product may be consumed toreduce constipation, iron deficiency or insufficiency, osteoporosis andrelated bonediseases and/or cardiovascular risks.
