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Is Dried Apricots Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Comet Brand

This page reviews Dried Apricots by Comet Brand as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sulfur Dioxide.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes dried apricots and sulfur dioxide as a preservative. While apricots are natural, the presence of sulfur dioxide raises concerns about synthetic additives.

Main concern

Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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

  • Dried apricots provide natural sweetness and are a source of vitamins.
  • The product contains no artificial flavors or colors, indicating a more natural composition.

Concerns

  • Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • The use of a preservative suggests a longer shelf life but raises quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

  • Is Apricots safe in this food?

    Good

    Apricots is used here as base. Dried apricots are a natural fruit source, providing vitamins and minerals. Their presence supports the product's overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Abricots

    Read the full ingredient profile for Apricots

  • Is Sulfur Dioxide safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sulfur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulfur dioxide is used to prevent spoilage and maintain color in dried fruits. However, it raises safety concerns due to potential allergic reactions.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: anhydride sulfureux

    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: 4198036

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Frequently asked questions

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Comet Brand — Dried Apricots has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Comet Brand — Dried Apricots has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Comet Brand products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.; The use of a preservative suggests a longer shelf life but raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Comet Brand — Dried Apricots 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Comet Brand — Dried Apricots 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.
Zerotox gives Comet Brand — Dried Apricots 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: apricots. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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