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Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Airheads Watermelon candy is a product that falls significantly short of the cleaner food options we aim to recommend. This low score reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that raise concerns about the product’s health implications.
The Airheads Watermelon candy is not made with organic ingredients, nor does it utilize non-GMO components, both of which are critical factors in our assessment. The inclusion of added sugars is a major drawback, with sugar and citric acid contributing to the product’s overall negative score. More concerning is the presence of dextrose and corn syrup, both of which are regarded as harmful added sugars that can have adverse effects on health.
Further examination reveals the use of potentially harmful additives such as modified food starch and artificial flavors, which are associated with health risks and are not aligned with cleaner eating principles. The candy also contains known harmful additives, specifically artificial colors Yellow 5 and Blue 1, which have been linked to negative health outcomes in some studies.
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil, an ingredient in the product, is another point of contention. This type of oil is a source of trans fats, which have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and other health issues. Additionally, the product is penalized heavily for the mistaken listing of high fructose corn syrup under artificial flavor, though it should be noted that high fructose corn syrup is not explicitly listed as an ingredient for this product.
Due to these factors, the Airheads Watermelon candy receives the lowest possible score on our scale. It embodies what we advise consumers to avoid when seeking out cleaner food options. The product’s composition, with its non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives, positions it far from the healthier alternatives available in the market. Those seeking nutritious and wholesome choices would be well-advised to consider other products that better align with the principles of clean eating.
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