Pectin Jelly Beans, Pectin
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors and artificial flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewINGREDIENTS CONSIST OF SUGAR, CORN, SYRUP, CITRUS PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, COLORS (RED 40, YELLOW 5 & #6, BLUE 1), BEESWAX, CARNAUBA WAX AND CONFECTIONERS GLAZE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pectin Jelly Beans, Pectin scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Citrus Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Beeswax, Carnauba Wax And Confectioners Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Pectin Jelly Beans, Pectin'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: Ingredients Consist Of Sugar, Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 & #6, Blue 1).
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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