Adams, Chiclets, Gum, Fruit, Fruit

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Adams, Chiclets, Gum, Fruit, Fruit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Base): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Artificial And Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Gum & Mints, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 1,470 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Adams, Chiclets, Gum, Fruit, Fruit's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.