Pica Leta Soft Candy Lollipop
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
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Ingredients
13 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, SUGAR, SALT, PALM OIL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORING (CAPSICUM OLEORESIN), ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING (TAMARIND AND HOT PEPPER), MALIC ACID, EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, SOYBEAN LECITHIN (E-322), RED 40 (E-129), YELLOW 5 (E-102), BLUE 1 (E-133), YELLOW 6 (E-110)AND RED 3 (E-127).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pica Leta Soft Candy Lollipop scores Ultra-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 Flavors (Artificial Flavoring (Tamarind And Hot Pepper)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 (E-129), Yellow 5 (E-102), Blue 1 (E-133), Yellow 6 (E-110)And Red 3 (E-127)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring (Capsicum Oleoresin)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Pica Leta Soft Candy Lollipop'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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