Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil and artificial flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
383960541913
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size4.5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 0g
* 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 · 4 flagged for reviewDEXTROSE (D-GLUCOSE), POTASSIUM CITRATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CITRIC ACID, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED), MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MALIC ACID, YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
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, Glucose Tablets, Orange scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Microcrystalline Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Glucose Tablets, Orange'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 (D-Glucose).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Magnesium Stearate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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