Prune juice and plums contain phytochemicals, including phenolic compounds (mainly as neochlorogenic acids and chlorogenic acids) and sorbitol. In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), canned prune juice supplies 71 calories, and is a moderate source of vitamin B6 (17% of the Daily Value), with no other micronutrients in significant content (table). In the United States, bottled or canned prune juice contains 'not less than 18.5% by the weight of water-soluble solids extracted from dried plums'. Prune juice is 81% water, 17% carbohydrates, 0.6% protein, and contains negligible fat. It is an ingredient in many cocktails, such as the Purple Dragon, or Constipolitan. It is also sometimes used as a flavor enhancer in tobacco products.

It may be used as a dietary supplement to act as a laxative. It is a mass-produced product that is often produced using a hot extraction method, and juice concentrate is typically produced using a low-temperature extraction method.

Prune juice is a fruit juice derived from prunes (dried plums) that have been rehydrated. †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.

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