Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
850194005042
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size18 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSORBITOL, MALIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE, SUCRALOSE.
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, Candy, Tangerine scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): 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 Candy, Tangerine'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Magnesium Stearate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
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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