Processing Score
11.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
725181820109
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 120mg
3%
* 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 · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CITRIC ACID, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: IODIZED SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHILI POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE AS PRESERVATIVES, RED 40, SUCRALOSE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Chamoy Flavored Hot Liquid Candy Gusano, Chamoy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate As Preservatives): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Chamoy Flavored Hot Liquid Candy Gusano, Chamoy'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: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Iodized Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium 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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