Chocolate Peppermint Caramels, Chocolate Peppermint
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041168433248
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 105mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 30g
11%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 20g
Includes 18g Added Sugars
36%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 80mg
2%
* 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
13 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, CANE SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, NON FAT DRY MILK, WHEY, SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR DISCS, CARNAUBAWAX, SHELLAC, VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR AND NATURAL PEPPERMINT OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Chocolate Peppermint Caramels, Chocolate Peppermint 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 Fruit Products (Chocolate Liquor Discs, Vegetable Juice Concentrate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Other Additives (Shellac): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Chocolate Peppermint Caramels, Chocolate 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil, Caramel Color And Natural Peppermint Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
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About our scores and this content
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