Fruit Roll Ups

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘Fruit Roll Ups Tropical Tie-dye’ earns the lowest possible score on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains GMO ingredients, which immediately impacts its rating negatively. The presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, further reduces its score. More concerning, however, is the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to numerous health issues, which incurs a significant deduction.

The product also contains a range of potentially harmful additives. These include natural flavors and monoglycerides, whose safety profiles and production processes raise questions. Sodium citrate and malic acid, commonly used for flavor enhancement and acidity regulation, are also on our list of ingredients to watch out for. The addition of artificial colors, namely Blue 1 and Red 40, both of which have been associated with health risks, particularly for children, results in further penalties.

Palm oil and its derivatives, which are present in this product, are not only environmentally contentious due to their impact on deforestation and habitat destruction but are also considered less healthy oil options. This contributes to the product’s low score.

The ‘Fruit Roll Ups Tropical Tie-dye’ is a product that does not align with the goals of providing cleaner, healthier food choices. With its array of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, it represents what consumers looking for healthier options might choose to avoid. The product’s score reflects its position as far removed from the ideal of clean eating, and it is recommended that those seeking healthier snack alternatives look elsewhere.