Cherry Gel Snacks, Cherry
Processing Score
12.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
043000084946
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size99 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 60mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 18g
Includes 18g Added Sugars
36%
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
14 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWATER, SUGAR, ADIPIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM CITRATE (CONTROLS ACIDITY), FUMARIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), POTASSIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RED 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cherry Gel Snacks, Cherry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% of the 1,991 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 Gel Snacks, Cherry'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Adipic Acid (For Tartness), Fumaric Acid (For Tartness).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate (Controls Acidity), Potassium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate 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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