Dried pears contain a decent amount of fiber, with 3 grams per quarter-cup serving. Fiber is essential for your digestive health, and can help to prevent constipation.

True, dried fruit will have more sugar by weight than the fresh version of the same type. An ounce of dried apricot halves, for instance, has about the same amount as four fresh apricots (5 ounces).

Dried fruit has long been used as a source of vitamins and minerals that can last year-round. There are records of the Persian and Arab cultures enjoying dried apricots more than a thousand years ...

Dates also provide some magnesium and calcium. Many dried dates contain the allergen sulphur dioxide so check labels if necessary. The health benefits of dates 1. Dates support heart health ...

The dried apricots lacking the declaration about sulfites have expiration date of November 2026. They also have the lot number “440090478-15-333” and the UPC label “2539560010,” according ...