Gustafs, Bears Candy
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
086232516052
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 2g
* 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
11 listed · 3 flagged for reviewGLUCOSE FRUCTOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, GELATIN, MODIFIED STARCH, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, MOLASSES, COLOUR (PLAIN CARAMEL), LIQUORICE ROOT EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL ANISE FLAVOURING.
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, Gustafs, Bears Candy scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
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 Gustafs, Bears 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Molasses, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ammonium Chloride.
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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