Apple Orchard Fruit Snacks, Apple

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Apple Orchard Fruit Snacks, Apple scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Fruit Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): 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 Apple Orchard Fruit Snacks, Apple'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: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Carrot Juice Concentrate. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin C.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Vegetable Juice, And Fruit Juice).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sunflower Oil+.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.