Our preservative-free range includes:
- our popular South African kids’ fruit bites, in fun shapes (ideal for lunchboxes!)
- cherries, cranberries and blueberries, grown in the USA and dried whole
- dried figs from Turkey and pitted dates from sunny Iran
- our entire nut and coconut range
- all three of our fruit protein bars
- the following fruit smoothie bars: Coconut & Cashew, Espresso, Chocolate Brownie, Orange & Cocoa
- farm shop exclusives including nougat, toffee, brittle and sprinkles.
Why choose sulphur-free dried fruit?
Sulphur dioxide and other sulphites are naturally occurring compounds, and are considered food-safe in recommended amounts. But sulphites don’t suit everyone.
Our sulphur-free range is ideal for parents and anyone else looking to avoid food additives.
Why sulphur dioxide is commonly added to dried fruit
Sulphur dioxide is widely used as a food preservative and antioxidant. In the case of fruit, it inhibits the oxidation process. As fruit dries, it’s this process that tends to strip the fruit of nutrients and colour.
When treated with sulphur dioxide, dried fruit doesn’t spoil or discolour as easily, and has a longer shelf life.
Not all the dried fruit we offer at Cecilia’s Farm is sulphur-free. We use sulphur dioxide particularly for soft dried fruits like peaches, apricots, pears and nectarines. This is so it retains its succulence, flavour and colour.
However, we’re pleased to be able to offer a select range of dried fruits, bars, nuts, coconut flakes and kids’ fruit bites that are completely free from sulphites and other additives.
Sulphur-free dried fruit and snacks online
Choose from our sulphur-free dried fruit and snacks online and we’ll deliver direct from our Koelfontein farm to your door.