Is Nature's Eats Dried Pitted Prunes Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nature's Eats

This page reviews Nature's Eats Dried Pitted Prunes by Nature's Eats 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: Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes pitted prunes, a natural fruit, and potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative. The presence of potassium sorbate raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises quality 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

  • Pitted prunes are a natural source of fiber and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's quality.
  • The absence of added sugars or artificial flavors supports a more natural composition.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises quality concerns.
  • The reliance on a preservative indicates a level of processing that may detract from the product's natural appeal.

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 3459170

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Frequently asked questions

Nature's Eats — Nature's Eats Dried Pitted Prunes 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.
Our analysis notes: Pitted prunes are a natural source of fiber and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's quality.; The absence of added sugars or artificial flavors supports a more natural composition.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Nature's Eats — Nature's Eats Dried Pitted Prunes 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.
Nature's Eats — Nature's Eats Dried Pitted Prunes 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.
The composition includes pitted prunes, a natural fruit, and potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative. The presence of potassium sorbate raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating. 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 used to extend shelf life, which raises quality concerns.; The reliance on a preservative indicates a level of processing that may detract from the product's natural appeal.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pitted prunes. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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