Picked for sweetness. Made In Nature is committed to fostering the development of organic agriculture. Our farmer's crops are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. We do no use preservatives to enhance the appearance or extend the shelf life of our products. For this reason, Made In Nature's Dried Fruit may appear to be darker in color or slightly sugared compared to other dried fruit. This simply dried fruit in its natural state, without the use of sulfates or other preservatives. USDA organic. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International. Product of USA.