Cherry Fruit Bites
The processing score reflects 41 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Nutrient Alerts
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Ingredients
19 listed · 10 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CHERRIES, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS, PRESERVATIVES 9 SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), SOY LECITHIN, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLOWING: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRINE, SALT, GELLAN GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALOFUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, YELLOW COLOR BLEND (WHEAT STARCH, ANNATO (COLOR)TURMERIC (COLOR), CALOFUM SULFATE, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cherry Fruit Bites scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup. Contains 2% Or Less Of The Folowing: Modified Food Starch (Corn), High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gellan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 Cherry Fruit Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters, Preservatives 9 Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrine.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Yellow Color Blend Wheat Starch, Annato Color Turmeric Color , Calofum Sulfate, Red 40.
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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