Reese's Pieces

hard-candies

Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated Vegetable OilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• Capped: contains Corn syrup solidsadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial Color Yellow 5 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 6 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Red 40 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Brilliant Blue FCF LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat (−1.0).

Ingredients (19)

• 3SugarHighly refined; major contributor to added sugars in diet.
• 8Partially Defatted PeanutsWhole food legume, minimally processed, retains nutritional value
• 2Hydrogenated Vegetable OilCreates trans fats, strongly associated with cardiovascular health risks
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; likely hydrogenated; high omega-6 content.
• 3Corn syrup solidsHighly processed sweetener; minimal nutritional value.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; added for sweetness with minimal nutrition.
• 4Palm Kernel OilHighly processed, high saturated fat, environmental concerns
• 2Corn SyrupHigh-fructose added sweetener; linked to metabolic concerns.
• 6SaltCommon ingredient; moderate sodium content in product per label.
• 2Artificial Color Yellow 5 LakeArtificial dye, associated with hyperactivity in sensitive individuals
• 2Yellow 6 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
• 2Red 40 LakeArtificial colorant; FDA approved but controversial
• 2Brilliant Blue FCF LakeSynthetic colorant; potential hyperactivity concerns in sensitive individuals.
• 5modified corn starchChemically treated starch; processed thickener with altered digestibility properties.
• 5Confectioner's glazeShellac-based coating; food-grade but highly processed synthetic.
• 7Lecithin soyNaturally derived emulsifier; processed but generally safe in typical amounts
• 6VanillinSynthetic flavoring, safe but not a whole food source
• 7Carnauba WaxPlant wax glazing agent; safe but non-nutritive additive.
• 8milkWhole natural food; excellent nutrient density; calcium, protein, vitamins present.

Allergens

Contains: milk, peanuts, soy

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.

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