Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070784507514
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size39 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 40mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 21g
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
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCANE SUGAR, TAPIOCA SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, COLORED WITH VEGETABLE EXTRACTS (RED CABBAGE, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA), FREEZE DRIED ACAI POWDER.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Gum Drops scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed 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 Gum Drops' 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: Cane Sugar, Tapioca Syrup, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Colored With Vegetable Extracts (Red Cabbage, Turmeric, Paprika).
Extracts and powders 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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