Fruit Snacks

fruit snacks

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugarFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar (−0.5).

Ingredients (18)

• 9Whole Fruit Puree (Grape, Strawberry, Raspberry)Minimally processed whole fruits, retains fiber and nutrients
• 9PeachNatural fruit flavoring; adds taste without artificial additives.
• 9OrangeWhole citrus fruit, excellent vitamin C and fiber source
• 7Pork GelatinProcessed animal protein, good source of collagen, some processing
• 2Corn SyrupHighly refined sweetener; associated with metabolic concerns in excess.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; nutritionally empty but common in processed foods.
• 5Modified Corn StarchChemically modified starch; thickener, offers minimal nutrition.
• 7Citric AcidCommon food preservative and acidulant, generally safe in normal amounts
• 8Grape juice concentrateMinimally processed fruit concentrate, maintains antioxidant properties
• 8Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)Essential vitamin, synthetic but nutritionally equivalent, antioxidant
• 7Lactic acidNatural preservative and pH regulator; generally recognized as safe.
• 5Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; artificial component reduces score; specifics undisclosed.
• 9Ascorbic Acid Vitamin CEssential nutrient; supports immune function and collagen synthesis
• 9TurmericNatural spice, whole plant extract, anti-inflammatory compounds
• 8Vitamin A palmitateFat-soluble vitamin A; synthetic form; safe at fortification levels.
• 7Carnauba waxPlant-based coating wax; glossing agent; natural; minimal absorption.
• 7Annatto colorNatural plant-based colorant from achiote seeds, generally safe
• 8Fruit and Vegetable Juice ColorNatural plant-based coloring, minimally processed, no artificial dyes

Allergens

Contains: peanuts

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.