Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide
What is Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide?
Apricots are a stone fruit, related to peaches and plums. Sulfur dioxide is a gas that can be added to dried apricots as a preservative. It helps maintain the fruit's color and prevents spoilage.
Is Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide vegan?
Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide gluten-free?
Gluten is not present.
Is Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide a major allergen?
Apricots are not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide used for?
Sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative in dried fruits like apricots.
Is Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide safe?
Sulfur dioxide is permitted by the FDA as a preservative in dried fruits.
Why it's used
Sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative in dried fruits like apricots. It helps them retain their bright orange color and extends their shelf life. It is often found in dried apricots used in baked goods, trail mixes, and confections.
Health notes
Sulfur dioxide is permitted by the FDA as a preservative in dried fruits. Some individuals, particularly those with asthma, may be sensitive to sulfites and experience reactions. The FDA requires products containing more than 10 parts per million of sulfites to be labeled. JECFA has evaluated sulfites and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Apricots are not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Sulfur dioxide is not a major allergen. Gluten is not present.
Foods that contain Apricots With A Trace Of Sulfur Dioxide
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