Cherry Punch Soft & Chewy Ropes, Cherry Punch
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079200473914
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size26 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 50mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
Protein 0g
* 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
17 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID, SORBITOL, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE (LAC-RESIN), MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM CITRATE, GLYCERIN, MALIC ACID, GELATIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE COLOR, SALT, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, ACETIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cherry Punch Soft & Chewy Ropes, Cherry Punch scores Highly 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.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Other Additives (Confectioners Glaze (Lac-Resin)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed 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 Cherry Punch Soft & Chewy Ropes, Cherry Punch'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker
In this product: Vegetable Juice Concentrate Color.
Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene Color.
Natural sources but still 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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