Sour patch Kids
Flavor:
Watermelon Soft And Chewy Candy
Ingredients:
Sugar, Invert Sugar, Corn syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Titanium Dioxide (For Color), Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Soft and Chewy Candy ranks low on our list of cleaner food options. This product fails to meet our standards for several reasons, primarily due to its ingredient list which includes a number of non-organic, potentially harmful, and known harmful additives.
The candy is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall score. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, raises concerns regarding its nutritional value. More alarming is the inclusion of corn syrup, which is a type of sugar that we find particularly objectionable due to its association with various health issues.
The product also contains a range of additives, including natural and artificial flavors and modified corn starch, which we consider potentially harmful. The concern escalates with the presence of known harmful additives such as artificial flavors, titanium dioxide, and artificial colors like Yellow 5, Blue 1, and Red 40. These ingredients are controversial and have been linked to negative health effects in some studies.
Moreover, the candy lists high fructose corn syrup under artificial flavors, which is an ingredient notorious for its adverse health implications. High fructose corn syrup has been connected to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.
Given these considerations, the Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Soft and Chewy Candy receives the lowest possible green leaf rating on our scale. This product embodies the type of food item our website advises consumers to avoid due to its composition of non-organic, genetically modified, and harmful ingredients. The candy underscores the importance of scrutinizing labels and choosing products that align with a commitment to cleaner, more health-conscious eating.
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