Starburst Duos Fruit Chews Candy

Starburst

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Ingredients:

Sugar, Corn syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil; Less Than 2% Of: Citric Acid, Tapioca Dextrin, Gelatin, Apple Juice From Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Coloring (Includes Blue #1).

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Starburst Duos Fruit Chews Candy earns a green leaf rating of 1/5 on our scale, highlighting its position as a product best avoided for those seeking cleaner food options. The candy is not organic, and it also utilizes GMO ingredients, immediately impacting its standing in our assessment.

The ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, with sugar and citric acid contributing to its negative score. Corn syrup, classified under more harmful added sugars due to its processing and health impact, further diminishes the candy’s rating. The product includes harmful additives, such as artificial flavors and Blue 1 dye, which are linked to potential health risks and are therefore penalized in our scoring system.

Moreover, hydrogenated palm kernel oil is used, which is considered a harmful oil due to its saturated fat content and the environmental issues associated with palm oil production. The labeling of high fructose corn syrup, although not explicitly listed in the ingredients, is inferred from the mention of ‘artificial flavor’ and is known for its adverse health effects, contributing significantly to the product’s low score.

The candy fails to meet the criteria for a healthier food choice as defined by our scoring system. With its array of non-preferred ingredients, such as GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives, it stands as an example of the type of product consumers might choose to exclude from their diets when prioritizing health and well-being. The green leaf rating of 1/5 serves as a clear indicator of its position at the lower end of the spectrum for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options in the market.

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