Kids Mix Halloween Candy
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 6 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
22 listed · 9 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN SYRUP (GLUCOSE), CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GUM ARABIC, CARNAUBA WAX, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE FAT (SOYBEAN), MONODIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, GUM BASE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH, CALCIUM STEARATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SHELLAC WHITE MINERAL OIL, YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, RED 3, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 2, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BHT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kids Mix Halloween Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup (Glucose), High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat (Soybean), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 3, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Titanium Dioxide): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
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 Kids Mix Halloween 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Artificial And Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gum Arabic, Gum Base.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Carnauba Wax.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Monodiglycerides, Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Stearate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Shellac White Mineral Oil.
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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