Gumdrops
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
099482475369
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size26 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 15g Added Sugars
30%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 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
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCANE SUGAR, TAPIOCA SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE*, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS (ORANGE TANGERINE, MEYER LEMON, POMEGRANATE), SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, DL-MALIC ACID, COLORED WITH (RED CABBAGE EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, TURMERIC EXTRACT).
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, Gumdrops scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Orange Tangerine, Meyer Lemon, Pomegranate)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Gumdrops' 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, Tapioca Syrup, Dextrose*.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Dl-Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Colored With (Red Cabbage Extract, Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract).
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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