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Why is there sulfur dioxide in dried fruit? How does it affect the human body? Is sulfur dioxide in dried fruit safe? How much of it can be dangerous to your health? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
Should you be concerned about carbon dioxide in dried fruit?
Hello, my dietitian recommended that instead of sweets – which I love by the way – I should eat more often dry fruits. I read a bit on the internet and consulted my friends about the news that dried fruit contains sulfur dioxide. Now I have my doubts as to whether the sulfur dioxide content may be adversely affecting my health. I am a bit scared and I would not like to have other ailments apart from overweight, which I have been struggling with for some time.
Is the consumption of more sulfur dioxide in the form of dried fruit can be dangerous to your health? Does it have any effect in the right amounts? In fact, I like dried fruit, especially apricots and plums, but now I don’t know if I can eat them without restrictions. I also like dates, but these probably contain a lot more sugar, which I should avoid. However, it’s always better than reaching for chocolate.
Anyway, please let me know if sulfur dioxide present in dried fruit can be harmful to your health? Or maybe sulfur dioxide is only found in some dried fruits? Thank you in advance for your help. Regards.
The doctor explains if carbon dioxide is dangerous
Often, nutritionists propose swapping sweets for dried fruit and it is absolutely justified. We can get many benefits from introducing dried fruit into our diet. They have many nutritional values, contain valuable vitamins and microelements, and are rich in fiber.
It is worth noting that individual fruits differ in their glycemic index. The glycemic index determines how quickly blood glucose increases. In the case of weight loss, we prefer products with a low or medium glycemic index. Thanks to this, among others we avoid hunger pangs. Down dried fruits with a high glycemic index we include, among others bananas, grapes, raisins. Therefore, we should consume these products in a very limited amount, especially if we want to lose weight.
More often we can reach for dried fruit with a medium or low glycemic index. Products with an average glycemic index there are dried plums, blueberries, and grapefruits. Low glycemic index they have apples, pears, oranges, peaches, plums, apricots, strawberries.
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When buying dried fruit, just like any other food, remember to read the labels. Often, manufacturers add many “enhancers” to make the products appear more attractive and more willingly purchased by consumers. Sugar or glucose-fructose syrup is often added to dried fruit, which significantly increases their calorific value.
Another ingredient added to this type of product are preservatives, such as Sulphur dioxide. Thanks his using dried fruit they look healthier and better, they can be stored longer. Unfortunately, sulfur dioxide is not indifferent to health. The acceptable standard of sulfur dioxide consumption is up to 0,7 mg / kg body weight per day.
In addition, after consuming products containing sulfur dioxide, you may experience an allergic reaction, intolerance manifested by vomiting or headaches. That is why it is worth drying the fruit yourself during the season. Then we can be sure that they do not contain any harmful substances. If in doubt, please consult a dietitian who will surely clear up any ambiguities.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
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