Sour Patch Kids
Flavor:
Candy, Crush Soda Fruit Mix
Ingredients:
Sugar, Invert Sugar, Corn syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The ‘Sour Patch Kids Candy, Crush Soda Fruit Mix’ is a non-organic candy that contains a high amount of added sugars and artificial ingredients. It is not made with non-GMO ingredients, which further reduces its standing on our scale. The presence of sugar and corn syrup, particularly high fructose corn syrup, contributes to its low score due to their well-documented negative health impacts.
The candy also includes artificial flavors and colors such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40. These additives have been linked to various health concerns, and their inclusion results in a significant deduction from the product’s overall score. The use of modified corn starch, which often undergoes chemical processing, is another factor that negatively affects the product’s rating.
Given the product’s composition, it falls at the bottom of our scale, reflecting a strong recommendation to avoid it in favor of healthier, more natural alternatives. The ingredients list speaks to a product that is far removed from the cleaner food options we advocate for.
The ‘Sour Patch Kids Candy, Crush Soda Fruit Mix’ is an example of a food item that prioritizes flavor over health, with a heavy reliance on additives and sugars that are best minimized in a balanced diet. Consumers seeking cleaner and more wholesome food choices would be well-advised to consider other products that better align with the values of health and nutrition. This candy does not support a clean eating lifestyle and its rating reflects its position as a poor choice within the scope of healthier food options.
Certifications:
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