Assorted Candy
The processing score reflects 56 ingredients, including artificial colors, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
32 listed · 22 flagged for reviewBUTTERFINGER MINIS - CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL), PEANUT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, LESS THAN 2% OF COCOA, MILK, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR, CRUNCH MINIS - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, NONFAT MILK, MILKFAT, LACTOSE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CRISPED RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT, SALT), GOBSTOPPERS - DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, 2% OR LESS OF CORN SYRUP, MALIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, CARNAUBA WAX, NATURAL FLAVORS, BLUE 1, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RUNTS - DEXTROSE, 2% OR LESS OF MALIC ACID, CORN SYRUP, CARMINE COLOR, BLUE 1 LAKE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Assorted Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Butterfinger Minis - Corn Syrup, 2% Or Less Of Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40 Lake, +4 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Processed Fruit Products (Less Than 2% Of Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Assorted Candy'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: Carnauba Wax.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Crunch Minis - Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Nonfat Milk, Milkfat, Lactose, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Crisped Rice (Rice Flour, Sugar, Barley Malt, Salt), Gobstoppers - Dextrose, and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel And Palm Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Color, Carmine Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, 2% Or Less Of Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Stearate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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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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