Tamarind Stick, Lime Stick Fun Dip Candy

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Tamarind Stick, Lime Stick Fun Dip Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): 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 Tamarind Stick, Lime Stick Fun Dip 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: Mango Lime & Tamarind Ingredients: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Invert Sugar, Yellow 6 Lake. Cucumber Watermelon & Lime Ingredients: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

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

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of Calcium Stearate.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Vegetable Juice Color, Annato Extract Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.