Fruit Bites
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
15 listed · 7 flagged for reviewMADE WITH 66% FRUIT INGREDIENTS (CONTAINS PEAR AND/OR APPLE PUREE FROM CONCENTRATE, PEAR JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE), SUGAR, DEXTROSE, RICE SYRUP, TAPIOCA STARCH, DEXTRIN, OF: APPLE FIBER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS (APPLE, LEMON), ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, PECTIN, COLORED WITH TURMERIC, CARNAUBA WAX, MALTODEXTRIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Fruit Bites scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Apple, Lemon)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): 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 Fruit Bites' 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, Dextrose, Rice Syrup, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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