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Is Dried Fruit And Nut Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis

USDA Food

Dried Fruit And Nut Mix is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for USDA Food. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Sulfate, Cane Sugar, Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes dried fruits and nuts, with potassium sorbate as a preservative. The presence of cane sugar and palm oil raises concerns about added sugars and processed oils, impacting overall quality.

Main concern

Cane sugar is added to dried blueberries, indicating the presence of refined sugars which can raise health concerns.

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

  • Contains a variety of dried fruits like apples, blueberries, and figs, providing natural flavors and nutrients.
  • Almonds contribute healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the mix.

Concerns

  • Cane sugar is added to dried blueberries, indicating the presence of refined sugars which can raise health concerns.
  • Potassium sorbate is used as a preservative in plums and figs, which may be viewed negatively due to synthetic additives.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 3407120

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Zerotox gives USDA Food — Dried Fruit And Nut Mix a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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.
The composition includes dried fruits and nuts, with potassium sorbate as a preservative. The presence of cane sugar and palm oil raises concerns about added sugars and processed oils, impacting overall quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags sodium sulfate in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
USDA Food — Dried Fruit And Nut Mix has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
USDA Food — Dried Fruit And Nut Mix 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.
This product is flagged for: Cane sugar is added to dried blueberries, indicating the presence of refined sugars which can raise health concerns.; Potassium sorbate is used as a preservative in plums and figs, which may be viewed negatively due to synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
USDA Food — Dried Fruit And Nut Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More USDA Food products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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