Amy’s Kitchen

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Amy’s Kitchen Sunny Candy, Vegan, falls short of the cleaner food standards set forth by our website. This product’s composition includes a mix of organic and non-organic ingredients, which detracts from its clean food status. Despite the use of non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, specifically organic cane sugar and organic tapioca syrup, impacts the product’s score negatively due to their potential health implications.

Organic tapioca syrup and organic cane sugar contribute to the overall sugar content of the candy, raising concerns about sugar consumption. The inclusion of organic dark chocolate, organic shredded coconut, almonds, and organic vanilla extract provides some redeeming qualities, offering flavor and texture without the use of artificial additives.

However, the addition of organic soy lecithin is considered unfavorable. This emulsifier, although commonly found in many food products, is scrutinized for potential health effects. The product also contains organic high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, which, while not heavily penalized in our scoring system, is less desirable than whole food fats.

The Amy’s Kitchen Sunny Candy, Vegan, is an organic product, but its use of added sugars and soy lecithin results in a lower rating. The product’s reliance on these ingredients suggests that there is room for improvement in its formulation. By replacing or reducing the added sugars and potentially harmful additives, the product could achieve a higher green leaf rating and better align with the goal of providing cleaner food options. The current rating reflects the need for such changes to enhance the healthfulness and quality of this food product.