No Sugar Added Dried Fruit | Allergen-Free
Unsweetened dates, figs, prunes, raisins, and apricots, no sugar added. Made on dedicated equipment free from the top 14 allergens.
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What "no sugar added" means
No-sugar-added dried fruit contains only the natural sugars present in the fruit itself (fructose and glucose). No cane sugar, honey, fruit juice concentrate, or other sweeteners are added during processing. The fruit is still sweet because ripe fruit contains its own sugars. "No sugar added" is not the same as "sugar-free" or "low sugar": the natural sugar in the fruit is still present. It simply means nothing extra was put in.
Ways to use no sugar added dried fruit
No-sugar-added dried fruit works in granola, oatmeal, salads, and savory grain dishes where you want the fruit flavor without added sweetness. It also works in baking, though the result will be less sweet than a recipe made with sugar-added fruit. As a snack, it gives the full fruit flavor with nothing extra added.
How to store no sugar added dried fruit
Keep no-sugar-added dried fruit sealed in a cool, dry place. Because it lacks the preserving effect of added sugar, it can harden faster than sweetened varieties. Refrigerating in a sealed container after opening extends freshness and maintains texture.
Why allergy-safe families choose Gerbs no sugar added dried fruit
Gerbs no-sugar-added dried fruit is processed on dedicated equipment that never touches the top 14 allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, and sulphites. No shared lines, no cross-contact. Packed fresh in Rhode Island.
Want some sweetness added back? See our sweetened dried fruit, or browse all Gerbs dried fruit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between "no sugar added" and "unsweetened" dried fruit?
"No sugar added" means nothing was added: the only sweetness comes from the fruit's own natural sugars (fructose and glucose). "Unsweetened" is sometimes used interchangeably, but can also refer to dried fruit from which natural sugars have been partially reduced. In practice, most no-sugar-added dried fruit at Gerbs means nothing was added to the natural fruit.
Is no sugar added dried fruit still sweet?
Yes. Ripe fruit contains significant natural sugar. Drying concentrates those sugars further, so no-sugar-added dried fruit is noticeably sweet even without added cane sugar. The sweetness level varies by fruit variety.
Is Gerbs no sugar added dried fruit allergen-free?
Yes. All Gerbs no-sugar-added dried fruit is processed on dedicated equipment that is free of the top 14 allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, and sulphites.
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