Galactic Mix Candy, Galactic

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Galactic Mix Candy, Galactic scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup. Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Iron Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Fd&C Yellow 6, Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• 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 Galactic Mix Candy, Galactic'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Malate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Fat.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.