
Mike and Ikes
Flavor:
Sour Watermelon
Ingredients:
Sugar, Corn syrup, Modified Food Starch, Fumaric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Contains Less Than 0.5% Of The Following: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Dextrin, Confectioners Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Artificial Color, Yellow #5 (Tartrazine), Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
The ‘Mike and Ikes Sour Watermelon’ earns the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale, indicating a product that falls short of our health and quality standards. This non-organic candy is not made with non-GMO ingredients and is laden with added sugars, including sugar and citric acid. The presence of high fructose corn syrup, a particularly harmful sweetener, further diminishes its standing.
Our examination reveals that this product also contains a number of potentially harmful additives. The use of natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, malic acid, and modified food starch raises concerns about the overall healthfulness of this snack. More alarming, however, is the inclusion of artificial colors, specifically Yellow #5 and Blue #1, which are known for their adverse effects on health.
The ‘Mike and Ikes Sour Watermelon’ is coated with confectioners glaze and carnauba wax, which are common in candy products but do not contribute to health. While medium chain triglycerides are a type of fat that may have some health benefits, their presence does not offset the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
The food industry often uses additives to enhance flavor and appearance, but these come at the cost of purity and potential health risks. This product is an example of such trade-offs, and its score reflects the accumulation of these undesirable ingredients. Our scoring system penalizes the use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and artificial additives, all of which are found in this candy.
Consumers seeking cleaner food options would do well to steer clear of this product. While it may appeal to those seeking a sour candy fix, the health implications of its ingredient list outweigh any such considerations. Our rating system aims to guide consumers towards healthier choices, and the ‘Mike and Ikes Sour Watermelon’ does not meet the criteria for a recommended product.
Certifications:
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