Assorted Candies
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
31 listed · 18 flagged for reviewDEXTROSE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, CALCIUM STEARATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, MALIC ACID, COCONUT OIL, MAGNESIUM STERATE, SORBITOL, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, LECITHIN, GUM ACACIA, CARNAUBA WAX, GUM BASE, BHT, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40, RED 3, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, BLUE 2.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Assorted Candies scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, +8 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Assorted Candies' 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: Mono- And Diglycerides, Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gum Acacia, Gum Base.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Carnauba Wax.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Stearate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Magnesium Sterate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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