Sour patch Kids
Flavor:
Strawberry Soft & Chewy Candy
Ingredients:
Sugar, Invert Sugar, Corn syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Sour Patch Kids Strawberry Soft & Chewy Candy receives our lowest possible recommendation for healthier food choices. This product is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, which negatively impacts its rating on our scale. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its score. More concerning is the inclusion of corn syrup, which we classify as a more harmful type of added sugar.
Additionally, the candy contains several additives that raise health concerns. Modified corn starch and artificial flavors are among these potentially harmful ingredients. The product also includes color additives, specifically Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, which are known to be harmful. Notably, the term “artificial flavor” in the ingredient list is associated with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener we find particularly detrimental to health.
The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, various types of added sugars, and a range of artificial additives leads us to advise consumers to avoid this product. For those seeking cleaner food options, the Sour Patch Kids Strawberry Soft & Chewy Candy does not align with the standards of health and wellness that our green leaf rating system upholds.
Our rating reflects a comprehensive evaluation of the product’s ingredients and their implications for health. The Sour Patch Kids Strawberry Soft & Chewy Candy falls short in providing a clean, healthy option in the marketplace. As a result, we recommend that consumers look for alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without added sugars and artificial additives.
Certifications:
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