The Candy Tree, Gumballs Candy
Processing Score
11.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
611190360449
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size4 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
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
13 listed · 7 flagged for reviewSUGAR, DEXTROSE, GLUCOSE (CORN SYRUP), GUM BASE, CORN STARCH, GLYCERIN, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL COLORS: FD&C RED 3 & 40, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1 BHT.
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, The Candy Tree, Gumballs Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Artificial Colors: Fd&C Red 3 & 40, Yellow 5 & 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Blue 1 Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Base): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Gum & Mints, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 1,470 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 The Candy Tree, Gumballs 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: Sugar, Dextrose, Glucose (Corn Syrup).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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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