Organic Raw Apricots
What is Organic Raw Apricots?
Organic raw apricots are the fruit of the apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca), which originated in Central Asia. "Raw" means they have not been cooked or processed with high heat, preserving their natural state, and are often dried at low temperatures.
Is Organic Raw Apricots vegan?
Organic Raw Apricots is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Organic Raw Apricots a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Organic Raw Apricots used for?
Apricots are added to packaged foods primarily for their sweet-tart flavor, chewy texture, and nutritional content.
Is Organic Raw Apricots safe?
As a whole food, organic raw apricots are generally recognized as safe for consumption.
Why it's used
Apricots are added to packaged foods primarily for their sweet-tart flavor, chewy texture, and nutritional content. They serve as a natural fruit component in snacks, trail mixes, and baked goods, contributing natural sugars and fiber.
Health notes
As a whole food, organic raw apricots are generally recognized as safe for consumption. The FDA considers whole fruits like apricots to be safe when properly handled and prepared. They are a source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. There are no specific regulatory evaluations by JECFA or EFSA for whole apricots as food additives, as these bodies typically assess processed ingredients or food additives.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Organic Raw Apricots
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