Fruit Roll-Ups, Galactic Fruit Snacks, Planetary Punch, Planetary Punch

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Fruit Roll-Ups, Galactic Fruit Snacks, Planetary Punch, Planetary Punch scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Dried Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellows 5 & 6, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Acetylated Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Fruit Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): 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 Fruit Roll-Ups, Galactic Fruit Snacks, Planetary Punch, Planetary 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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin C.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.