Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 4 ingredients, including artificial colors. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041420078675
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 15g Added Sugars
30%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
4 listed · 3 flagged for reviewINVERT SUGAR, PEPPERMINT OIL*, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Peppermint Soft Candy, Peppermint'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.
- Artificial ColorsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Red 40, Red 40 Lake.
Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Peppermint Oil*.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
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