Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices

Common questions

Is Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices healthy?

Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product consists of dried oranges, which are a natural source of vitamins and fiber, but the addition of cane sugar significantly increases the sugar content, contributing to high caloric intake without essential nutrients.

How processed is Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices?

Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ascorbic Acid counts in its favor; Cane Sugar, Sulfur Dioxide are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Orange Slices

Trader Joe's
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$6.99 · $1.32 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Dried Fruits
Summary

The product consists of dried oranges, which are a natural source of vitamins and fiber, but the addition of cane sugar significantly increases the sugar content, contributing to high caloric intake without essential nutrients. The use of sulfur dioxide as a preservative is minimal, but the overall processing level remains low, maintaining some of the fruit's nutritional benefits.

Key ingredients 4

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Oranges
Neutral

Oranges are a natural fruit providing vitamins and fiber, making them a wholesome ingredient in this product.

Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be a concern if consumed in excess.

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Sulfur Dioxide
Bad

Sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative to maintain freshness, but some consumers prefer to avoid added preservatives.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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