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Organic Gummy Worms
Ingredients:
Organic Tapioca syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Gelatin, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate, Organic Tapioca Starch, Organic Potato Starch, Agar, Colors (Black Carrot Juice, Blackcurrant Juice, Turmeric, Carrot Juice, Purple Sweet Potato Juice, Cherry Juice, Radish Juice), Citric Acid, Organic Sunflower Oil*, Natural Flavors, Organic Carnauba Wax*. *Adds a trivial amount of fat.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Black Forest Organic Gummy Worms offer an organic treat option but fall short in terms of clean eating standards. The product is certified organic and avoids genetically modified ingredients, yet it incorporates elements that raise concerns for those seeking the cleanest food choices.
The gummy worms are crafted with organic tapioca syrup and organic cane sugar, both of which contribute to the added sugars content. While sugars are common in confectionery, their presence is significant enough to detract from the product’s overall healthfulness. The inclusion of citric acid, another form of added sugar, further diminishes the product’s standing. These ingredients, despite being organic, are less favorable for a clean diet that aims to minimize sugar intake.
Moreover, the product contains “natural flavors,” a term that often encompasses a range of undisclosed compounds. While natural flavors are less alarming than their artificial counterparts, the lack of transparency regarding their composition is a drawback for consumers prioritizing ingredient clarity.
Additionally, the use of organic sunflower oil and organic carnauba wax, although contributing only trivial amounts of fat, introduces additional additives to the product. These may be unnecessary from a clean eating perspective, where simplicity and minimal processing are key.
The gummy worms draw color from a variety of organic fruit and vegetable juices, a positive aspect as it avoids synthetic dyes. However, this is overshadowed by the concerns over added sugars and ambiguous natural flavors.
Despite its organic certification, the Black Forest Organic Gummy Worms have room for improvement. To align more closely with clean eating principles, a reduction in added sugars and greater transparency around flavor additives would be necessary steps. Consumers seeking the purest ingredients might find this product lacking, as it does not fully embrace the ethos of simplicity and minimal processing that characterizes cleaner food options.
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