Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 4 ingredients, including artificial colors and artificial flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
798051880282
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size22 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 22g
Includes 22g Added Sugars
44%
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
4 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPURE CANE SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING - NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, F. D. & C. (RED 3, BLUE 1, RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6)CARAMEL COLOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Spring Rock Candy, Spring scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Less Than 2% Of The Following - Natural And Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (F. D. & C. (Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6)Caramel Color): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Spring Rock Candy, Spring'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: Pure Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
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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