Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes
Processing Score
5.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 5 ingredients, including artificial colors and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
046131542408
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size11 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 0g
Calcium 60mg
5%
* 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
5 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCANE SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CALCIUM CARBONATE, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, RED 40.
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, Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes 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.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Peppermint Gourmet Candy Canes' 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: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Oil Of Peppermint.
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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