In general, there may be small white insects in the flesh of prunes, which are fruit fly larvae. In the growth process of prunes, it is normal for fruit fly larvae to appear in the flesh, and in the period when the fruit fly is still a larva, it does not have its own toxicity, and can be eaten.

As the fruit fly larvae are feeding on the flesh, it is generally non-toxic and edible, and in the process of consumption, when it enters the human stomach, the stomach acid can be dissolved and digested into absorbed protein, and digested together with other foods.

If your stomach is not in good health, it is recommended that you soak it in salt water for 15 minutes before eating it, and then filter it through running water to remove the fruit fly larvae before eating it.

In addition, it is not recommended to use raw flour or fruit and vegetable cleaning powder to clean the prunes, which may lead to the destruction of the surface nutrients of the prunes, as well as affecting the taste of the prunes to a certain extent.