Is California Figs Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nature's Eats

Nature's Eats's California Figs is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sulfur Dioxide.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and sulfur dioxide as a preservative and color enhancer. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about artificial additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Sierra figs are a natural fruit source, providing essential nutrients and fiber.
  • Potassium sorbate is effective in preventing spoilage, extending shelf life.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about artificial additives.
  • Sulfur dioxide can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and is a synthetic preservative.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Sierra Fig safe in this food?

    Good

    Sierra Fig is used here as base. Sierra figs are a natural fruit providing essential nutrients and fiber, contributing positively to the product's quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Sierra

  • Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?

    Medium

    Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: potassium sorbate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Sorbate

  • Is Sulfur Dioxide safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sulfur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative and color enhancer that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, indicating quality concerns.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: sulfur dioxide

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sulfur Dioxide

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3459256

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Frequently asked questions

Nature's Eats — California Figs has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nature's Eats products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and sulfur dioxide as a preservative and color enhancer. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Nature's Eats — California Figs has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about artificial additives.; Sulfur dioxide can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and is a synthetic preservative.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sierra fig. See the Ingredients section above.
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Nature's Eats — California Figs has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Nature's Eats — California Figs has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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