Lye??? Are lye, sulfur and these other items always supposed to be
listed on a label if the dried fruit is processed with or contains them
? (I just bought some dried fruit labeled "organic mango" without
anything else on the label...)
regards,
roberta [log in to unmask]
> Fruits that have been commercially dried have chemicals such as lye
> applied to perforate the skins, or they are coated with toxins like
> sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfate or refined sugar. Although spoilage
> is retarded, the health hazards are not worth the risk. Read labels
> before purchasing commercial dried fruit.