Gustaf's, Dutch Licorice Cats
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, modified ingredients and natural 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
086232319332
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size42 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 0g
* 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 · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MODIFIED STARCH, GELATIN, COLOR; CARAMEL, LICORICE EXTRACT, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORS, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM), GLAZING AGENTS; BEESWAX.
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, Gustaf's, Dutch Licorice Cats scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Glazing Agents; Beeswax): 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 Gustaf's, Dutch Licorice Cats' 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, Glucose Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color; Caramel.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ammonium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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