Processing Score
16.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041497525706
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 13g Added Sugars
26%
Protein 1g
* 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
16 listed · 10 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BEEF GELATIN, CITRIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TARTARIC ACID, MALIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (PEACH, WATERMELON, RASPBERRY), ARTIFICIAL COLORS TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40, YELLOW 6.
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, Mini Sour Flavored Rings, Mini Sour 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.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavors (Peach, Watermelon, Raspberry)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Artificial Colors Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5, Blue 1, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Mini Sour Flavored Rings, Mini Sour'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.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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