Although we mostly see orange dried apricots close to yellow, it is possible to find dried apricots in many different colors. Sulfur dioxide is used to protect the color and prevent oxidation in orange-colored apricots. This is something that some people with asthma can cause allergies. Organic apricots can be found in natural brown. While we do not recommend using apricots, we consume brown, organic dried apricots to avoid chemicals that can be harmful to your health.