Performance Energy Blasts Gel Filled Chews

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Performance Energy Blasts Gel Filled Chews scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Less Than 2% Of: Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan And Locust Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 8,001 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 Performance Energy Blasts Gel Filled Chews' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Black Carrot Juice Concentrate.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dual Source Energy Blend (Sugar, Glucose Syrup From Wheat, Invert Sugar).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut And/Or Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.