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Fruit Roll Ups
Flavor:
Alien Encounters
Ingredients:
Corn syrup, Sugar, Pear Puree, Maltodextrin, Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2 % or less of: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Monoglycerides, Fruit Pectin, Malic Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavor, Color (Red #40, yellows 5 & 6, Blue #1).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Fruit Roll-Ups Alien Encounters receives a green leaf rating of 1/5 on our scale, signaling it as a product to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. This snack, which is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, falls significantly short of our health standards.
The ingredient list for Fruit Roll-Ups Alien Encounters features several components that raise health concerns. Among the primary ingredients, corn syrup and sugar contribute to the product’s added sugars content, a factor that has led to deductions in its overall score. Furthermore, the inclusion of maltodextrin, a highly processed additive, alongside artificial colors such as Blue 1 and Red 40, compounds the negative impact on the product’s rating. These colors have been subject to scrutiny due to potential health risks.
Palm oil and its derivatives, present in the form of palm and/or palm kernel oil, are also problematic. The use of palm oils is not only a concern for health but also for environmental sustainability, as palm oil production is linked to deforestation and habitat destruction. The presence of these oils contributes to the low score.
Additional points were deducted for the inclusion of additives like natural flavors, sodium citrate, monoglycerides, and malic acid. Although these ingredients are common in processed foods, they are not aligned with the criteria for cleaner, less processed food options. The product also contains citric acid, not typically categorized as a sugar, but often used in conjunction with sweeteners in processed foods.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is the only ingredient that might be considered beneficial, yet its presence does not offset the negative aspects of the other ingredients. The product’s composition, dominated by added sugars, artificial additives, and non-organic ingredients, leads to its low green leaf rating. Consumers seeking healthier, more natural alternatives should consider other options, as Fruit Roll-Ups Alien Encounters does not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy snack choice.
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