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Sun-Maid Mediterranean Pitted Dried Apricot Resealable Bag: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Sun-Maid

Quick answer

High integrity

Sun-Maid mediterranean pitted dried apricot resealable bag received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This is a very short, recognizable ingredient list that reads like a simple dried fruit rather than a factory formula. Eating it occasionally is an easy choice, and the sulfite preservative is the only point to weigh if you prefer unpreserved fruit. Nutrition-wise it carries natural sugar, so portion size still matters. Main considerations include sulfur dioxide (sulfites) used as a preservative. Simpler options: Choose unsulfured dried apricots if you prefer no preservatives; check the label for a short ingredient list of fruit only.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Sulfur dioxide (sulfites) used as a preservative

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose unsulfured dried apricots if you prefer no preservatives
  • Check the label for a short ingredient list of fruit only

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Sun-Maid Mediterranean Pitted Dried Apricot Resealable Bag
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
GTIN / UPC
00041143271711
Serving size
40 g (1/4 cup (40g))
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

Mediterranean Pitted Dried Apricot Resealable Bag

Sun-Maid

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sulfur dioxide (sulfites) is the one additive here, and it's worth noting if you're sulfite-sensitive.

Consider This

Dried apricots are usually a simple whole fruit, so the sulfite preservative is the main formulation signal in this list.

Good Substitutes

Look for unsulfured dried apricots, which skip the sulfur dioxide and list only the fruit.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a very short, recognizable ingredient list that reads like a simple dried fruit rather than a factory formula. Eating it occasionally is an easy choice, and the sulfite preservative is the only point to weigh if you prefer unpreserved fruit. Nutrition-wise it carries natural sugar, so portion size still matters.

Key Highlights

Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

What stood out

  • Sulfur dioxide (sulfites) used as a preservative

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites) — Sulfite preservative

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites) (3/10) — Preservative flagged for sulfite awareness.

Better choice tips

  • Choose unsulfured dried apricots if you prefer no preservatives.
  • Check the label for a short ingredient list of fruit only.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Ingredients: Dried Apricots Prepared with Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites)As Preservatives.

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

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

  1. Dried Apricots Prepared with Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites) As PreservativesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Sulfites are a preservative some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Whole dried fruit preserved with sulfur dioxide.

    Family watchlist

    Sulfite preservative; flagged for sulfite sensitivity.

  2. Dried ApricotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A recognizable whole food with no refinement.

    Additional note

    Simple recognizable whole fruit.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating. Sulfite notes are for awareness only. 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

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites))

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites))

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites))

    This product has 2 additional signals 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.

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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 Sun-Maid Mediterranean Pitted Dried Apricot Resealable Bag highly processed?

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

How much fiber is in one serving?

Sun-Maid Mediterranean Pitted Dried Apricot Resealable Bag shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Sun-Maid Mediterranean Pitted Dried Apricot Resealable Bag: 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-fruit base with a single ingredient plus preservative; Good fiber for the calorie count; No added sugar or sweeteners listed.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugars are concentrated from drying, so portions add up quickly; Sulfur dioxide preservative present (sulfite-sensitive individuals); Very low protein per 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 prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, 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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