<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Everyone, Thank you for reponding to my question about dried apricots causing gluten-type reactions. As it turns out, the reasons for such reactions are varied: 1. I could have pigged out and eaten too many and this causes discomfort in many people who responded. 2. Dried apricots can have many chemicals added in the manufacturing process: citric acid, sulpher or sulfites, nitrates, and wheat or oat flour 3. The peels can be hard on the digestive system, molds can develop and cross-contamination can occur. 4. Apricot allergy Thanks again for all the help! All the best, Susan