Black Forest, Snacks, Red Blends
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
17 listed · 7 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, SUGAR, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, GELATIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (POTATO), SWEET POTATO JUICE CONCENTRATE, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), NATURAL FLAVORS, COCONUT OIL*, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES ADDED FOR COLOR (BLACK CARROT, PURPLE CARROT, BLUEBERRY, PURPLE SWEET POTATO, CHERRY, RADISH), BETA-CAROTENE, CARNAUBA WAX*, SODIUM CITRATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Black Forest, Snacks, Red Blends 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.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Potato), Modified Food Starch (Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Sweet Potato Juice Concentrate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Black Forest, Snacks, Red Blends' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Carnauba Wax*.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil*.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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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