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.