
Annie’s
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Organic Summer Strawberry Bunny Fruit Snacks
Ingredients:
Organic Rice Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca syrup Solids, Organic Pear Juice Concentrate, Water, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Organic Natural Flavor, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Color (organic black carrot, organic black currant, organic Annatto extracts), Organic Carnauba Wax
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
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Rated at 3/5 green leaves, the Annie’s Organic Summer Strawberry Bunny Fruit Snacks sit squarely in the middle of the health-conscious spectrum. These snacks are certified organic and free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), appealing to consumers who prioritize these aspects in their food choices.
The product is composed of several organic ingredients, including rice syrup, cane sugar, tapioca syrup solids, pear juice concentrate, and natural flavors. It also contains added vitamins such as ascorbic acid, a source of vitamin C. The use of organic sunflower oil and carnauba wax are notable, as they serve as non-synthetic processing aids.
Despite its organic status, the product loses favor due to its inclusion of added sugars. Both organic cane sugar and tapioca syrup contribute to the sweet taste of the fruit snacks but detract from their overall healthfulness. The presence of citric acid and sodium citrate, while common in fruit snacks for their role in gelation and pH balance, also leads to deductions in the product’s score. The term ‘natural flavor’ raises questions, as it can encompass a broad range of substances, and without specificity, it is challenging to assess its health impact fully.
The fruit snacks’ use of organic coloring derived from black carrot and black currant extracts is a positive aspect, as these are natural alternatives to synthetic dyes. Additionally, the inclusion of pectin, a natural thickener, is a better choice compared to other synthetic gelling agents.
The Annie’s Organic Summer Strawberry Bunny Fruit Snacks present a mixed bag. While they boast organic ingredients and avoid GMOs, their health quotient is diminished by added sugars and certain additives. For consumers seeking cleaner food options, this product offers some benefits but also areas where it does not fully align with the highest standards of healthfulness. Shoppers looking for an average organic snack may find this product suitable, but those seeking the cleanest options might continue their search for snacks with fewer added sugars and additives.
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