Starburst

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starburst Airs Sour Tropical Gummies Candy ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, detracting significantly from its score. Added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, contribute to its low rating, while the presence of corn syrup—a more harmful added sugar—further diminishes its standing.

The inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, and modified corn starch, alongside known harmful additives such as artificial flavors and synthetic dyes (Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40), exacerbate the product’s low score. Particularly, the artificial flavor, which is often associated with high fructose corn syrup, is a major factor in the product’s negative assessment.

The Starburst Airs Sour Tropical Gummies Candy, with its array of non-preferred ingredients, earns the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating system. The product’s composition, heavily reliant on non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and artificial additives, places it firmly outside the realm of cleaner food options. We recommend that consumers seeking healthier alternatives steer clear of this candy.

The presence of several additives and artificial colors, which have been flagged as potentially harmful, makes this product less desirable for those looking to consume purer, less processed foods. With the health-conscious consumer in mind, our rating reflects the necessity of transparency and the importance of choosing products free from such ingredients.

Therefore, considering its ingredients and the values our green leaf rating system upholds, the Starburst Airs Sour Tropical Gummies Candy does not align with our criteria for a cleaner, healthier food choice. This product is not recommended for those looking to avoid artificial and potentially harmful ingredients in their diet.