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Mariani No Sugar Added Simply Dried Apricots: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Mariani

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Mariani no sugar added simply dried apricots received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Dried apricots are a whole fruit at heart, but this label adds sunflower oil, natural flavors, and three preservatives to a product that could otherwise be just fruit. It reads as a moderately formulated snack, fine occasionally but not a go-to for a clean-label routine. Main considerations include three added preservatives on a fruit product, vague natural flavors system, and added refined sunflower oil. Simpler options: Choose plain unsulfured dried apricots with no added oil; look for a single-ingredient label listing only apricots.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Three added preservatives on a fruit product
  • Vague natural flavors system
  • Added refined sunflower oil

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain unsulfured dried apricots with no added oil
  • Look for a single-ingredient label listing only apricots

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Mariani No Sugar Added Simply Dried Apricots
Brand
Mariani
Category
Snacks (source: Wholesome Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00810031765072
Serving size
40 g (5 -6 Pieces)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

No Sugar Added Simply Dried Apricots

Mariani

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, and potassium sorbate are preservatives, and "natural flavors" is a vague catch-all.

Consider This

Preservatives plus a vague flavor system are typical of shelf-stable packaged fruit rather than a plain dried-fruit recipe.

Good Substitutes

Plain unsulfured dried apricots with no added oil or preservatives make a simpler snack swap.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

Dried apricots are a whole fruit at heart, but this label adds sunflower oil, natural flavors, and three preservatives to a product that could otherwise be just fruit. It reads as a moderately formulated snack, fine occasionally but not a go-to for a clean-label routine.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Three added preservatives on a fruit product
  • Vague natural flavors system
  • Added refined sunflower oil

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavors — Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components
  • Sulfur dioxide — Preservative
  • Sodium bisulfite — Preservative
  • Potassium sorbate — Preservative
  • Sunflower oil — Refined seed oil

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Sulfur dioxide (6/10) — Preservative added to the product.
  • Sodium bisulfite (6/10) — Sulfite preservative stacked with sulfur dioxide.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain unsulfured dried apricots with no added oil.
  • Look for a single-ingredient label listing only apricots.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

APRICOTS, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER OIL. SULFUR DIOXIDE, SODIUM BISULFITE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural flavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor blends can hide many undisclosed components.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed source compounds.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

  2. Sulfur dioxideConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preservative added to maintain color and shelf life.

    Additional note

    Preservative used to retain color and limit spoilage.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative flagged for awareness.

  3. Sodium bisulfiteConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Additional sulfite preservative stacked on the same product.

    Additional note

    Preservative used alongside sulfur dioxide.

    Family watchlist

    Sulfite preservative flagged for awareness.

  4. Potassium sorbateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added preservative to extend shelf life.

    Additional note

    Mold and yeast preservative.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative flagged for awareness.

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  1. Sunflower oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added refined oil is not needed in plain dried fruit.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil added to a fruit product.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil added to the product.

  2. ApricotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole fruit with no concern on its own.

    Additional note

    Whole fruit, the core ingredient.

Food Integrity Score estimates how close a product appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Natural flavors)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Natural flavors)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Natural flavors)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Mariani No Sugar Added Simply Dried Apricots highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Mariani No Sugar Added Simply Dried Apricots shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Mariani No Sugar Added Simply Dried Apricots: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole dried fruit base; Good fiber per serving (3 g); No added sugar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple preservatives (sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, potassium sorbate); Sunflower oil and natural flavors added; Sugar concentrated in a small serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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