Do Sun Maid raisins contain sulfites?

Sun Maid: Thank you for taking the time to contact us about our Sun-Maid raisins. Our Natural California Raisins do not contain sulfur dioxide and sulfites in a concentration of 10ppm or more. Most light colored dried fruits have been treated with sulfites to maintain the light color.

Do all raisins contain sulfur dioxide?

Raisins have nothing added, and many other dried fruits have added only a color preservative like sulfur dioxide.

Do golden raisins have sulfites?

“Golden raisins, however, are dried in a dehydrator and contain sulfur dioxide as a preservative,” making them gold in color. Most light colored dried fruits have been treated with sulfites to maintain the light color.

Do all dried fruits contain sulfites?

Fruit. A variety of fruits in many forms contain sulfites. These include canned and frozen fruits, fruit fillings, syrups, jams, jellies and preserves. Dried fruits, such as apricots, coconuts and raisins also contain sulfites, along with glazed fruits like maraschino cherries.

Which type of raisins are best?

Golden raisins are moderately healthier, too Golden raisins have more flavonoids—phytonutrients found in plants that give them their color and have antioxidant properties—than regular raisins.

Are Sun Maid raisins healthy?

Raisins have many health benefits! Raisins are a low fat food and provide less than 120 calories per serving. They contribute to our daily intake of fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals. Antioxidant powerhouses, raisins provide only natural sugars.

What are the dangers of sulfur dioxide?

Exposure to sulfur dioxide may cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. Symptoms include: nasal mucus, choking, cough, and reflex bronchi constriction, and when liquid: frostbite Workers may be harmed from exposure to sulfur dioxide. The level of exposure depends upon the dose, duration, and work being done.

Which dried fruits contain sulfites?

Sulfites in Dried Fruits Dried fruits are among the foods highest in sulfites, with raisins and prunes containing between 500 and 2,000 parts per million.

Which dried fruits have sulfites?

What foods have a lot of sulfites in them?

Sulfites are found in dried fruits, molasses, sauerkraut and pickled foods, pre-made gravies and sauces, canned vegetables, condiments, frozen shrimp, dehydrated potatoes, potato chips, jams, and trail mix. Sulfites also occur naturally in some foods, such as beer, wine, and fruit and vegetable juices.

Are there any sulfites in organic dried fruit?

The chemical compound sulfur dioxide may not sound very appetizing, but chances are, you’ve eaten sulfites if you’ve eaten dried fruits (but not our dried fruits – all of our fruit is sulfite-free, as all of our bars contain only 2 ingredients: fruit + fruit, that’s it!). Similarly, do organic raisins have sulfites?

Can a sulfite in fruit cause an allergic reaction?

Sulfites are inorganic salts and don’t contain the proteins that cause true allergic reactions to foods. Fruits themselves do contain a small amount of protein and can cause a true allergic reaction.

What are sulfites and why are they bad for wine?

Sulfites comprise a range of sulfur compounds—particularly sulfur dioxide (SO 2 )—that are a natural by-product of the fermentation process that work as a preservative against certain yeast and bacteria (which will quickly destroy a wine if they start to multiply).