Popping Candy Explosions
Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 7 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and ingredients listed as artificial. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
048014010486
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size16 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 16g
Includes 16g Added Sugars
32%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
6 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, LACTOSE, MALTOSE SYRUP, MALIC ACID, CARBON DIOXIDE, RED 40.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Popping Candy Explosions' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Artificial ColorsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Red 40.
Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltose Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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