Our Unsulfured Dried Fruits

At Nutstop we appreciate and try to accommodate the different preferences people have. For those who do not want to see a preservative listed as an ingredient in their dried fruit, we offer items such as unsulfured dried apricots, unsulfured prunes, no sulfur dried papaya, and no sulfur ginger. Our preservative-free dried fruits are an ideal snack choice for a health-conscious diet.

What is Sulfured Dried Fruit?

When you read the ingredient list for a package of dried fruit and you see the words sulfur dioxide that means the fruit is “sulfured.” Dried apricots are a good fruit to use to show the difference between sulfured and unsulfured fruit. Sulfur dioxide is a preservative used to prevent dried fruit from turning dark. Therefore, unsulfured dried apricots are darker than dried apricots that don’t contain a preservative. Unsulfured fruit has a softer texture and sweeter flavor. Unsulfured dried fruit also has a shorter shelf life than dried fruits that contain a preservative.

Colorful Exceptions

While unsulfured apricots are darker than those that contain a preservative, some unsulfured dried fruits are quite colorful. Dried papaya has a rich reddish-orange coloring that gives it an exciting appearance. Not only does it look appealing, but its fruity goodness will have you reaching for more. Adding unsulfured mango and dried papaya to a trail mix, cheesecake, or bowl of yogurt will give them an exotic tropical flavor.

No sulfur ginger is another colorful treat. Ginger is something you want to keep on hand for many reasons. No sulfur ginger is an invigorating snack item. Ginger is revered for its ability to calm nausea. You might want to make dried ginger a travel essential. It is a fantastic way to boost the flavor of all types of dishes and drinks.

Healthy Snacks

Stocking your pantry with an assortment of dried fruit such as unsulfured prunes, unsulfured apricots, and unsulfured mango will provide you with grab-and-go nutritious snack foods. Dried fruits are a convenient recipe add-in. They can boost the nutritional value of salads, desserts, and snack mixes.