Chewy Candy

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chewy Candy 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 Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, +3 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): 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 Chewy Candy'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: Dextrose, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil Contains 2% Or Less Of Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Malic Acid (Dl-Malic Acid).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Stearate.

Common in powdered processed foods.