Chef Training Workshop by International Prune Association in Bangalore

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The International Prune Association today organized a chef-training seminar at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Bangalore. The workshop included interactive sessions on the health benefits of prunes by obesity and nutrition consultant Geetu Amarnani and a cooking session by well-known Chef Yuvna Damani who demonstrated interesting prunes recipes to the students. She prepared several delicious and healthy recipes like Macerated Prune & Pear Salad, Duck Rillette with Prune Pâté, Flourless Chocolate and Prune cake. The focus of the seminar was to highlight the nutritional benefits of prunes and how including the same would enhance the flavour and taste of the daily meals.

Speaking on the health benefits of Prunes, renowned nutritionist Ms. Geetu Amarnani remarked, “Prunes are natural, tender and full of flavor and energy: a treat for the palate with nutritional qualities that meet every requirement for a healthy, balanced and tasty diet. Prunes contain an array of vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients and complex carbohydrates that have a positive effect on health. Working together, these nutrients help to lower the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and regulate blood-sugar levels.”

Prunes are an energy packed super snack, reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and the risk of heart disease. A powerful antioxidant, Prunes are also considered to be the best food for maintaining digestive health and lowering risk of colon cancer. Prunes also contain potassium, necessary for nerve impulses and muscle contractions and magnesium, vital to many metabolic functions, as well as to maintain the health of bones, nerves and muscles. Considered one of the top super foods, Prunes are also excellent for men and women to prevent osteoporosis.

While demonstrating Chef Damani commented, “Prunes are indeed a tasty and convenient snacking option and are easy to store and carry. Prunes can be also be added to the daily meals like breakfast cereal and salads however one can do a lot more with this magical fruit by preparing interesting recipes like main dishes, dips, chutney and desserts as well. So go ahead, add prunes to your platter and stay healthy.”

About International Prune Association
Created in Agen (France) in January 1990, the International Prune Association (IPA) objectives are to set up a permanent link between world prune producers in order to co-ordinate actions aimed at protecting producers' interests and to increase world consumption of prunes. IPA encourages, develops and exchanges up to date information concerning production and market trends between members. The Association comprises of prune growers and packers and organizations representing prune producers.

About The SCS Group
The SCS Group is an agribusiness consulting firm specializing in marketing, international trade and communications strategy related to food, beverage and agricultural products. The firm has been a pioneer in nutrition based marketing in the country. The SCS Group represents the International Prune Association in India.