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Sweet tarts
Flavor:
Gummies Fruity Splitz
Ingredients:
Corn syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Contains 2% Or Less Of Malic Acid (dl-Malic Acid), Citric Acid, Pectin, Sodium Citrate, Coconut Oil, Titanium Dioxide (color), Natural Flavors, Carnauba Wax, Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Sweet Tarts Gummies Fruity Splitz is a product that aligns with the lowest tier of our clean food scale. This gummy candy is not organic, and the ingredients used are not non-GMO. It contains added sugars, which are seen as detrimental to a clean eating diet. Additionally, the product includes high fructose corn syrup, a more harmful form of added sugar with negative health implications.
The assortment of artificial colors such as Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1, coupled with the presence of Titanium Dioxide for color, raises concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health impacts. These ingredients are often scrutinized in the food industry for their necessity and safety. Natural flavors listed in the ingredients, while seemingly benign, are not transparent in their composition and can be a catch-all term for a variety of chemical additives.
Moreover, the product contains sodium citrate and malic acid, which, while common in many processed foods, contribute to the tally of potentially harmful additives. These ingredients are usually included to enhance flavor or preserve freshness but do not align with a clean food philosophy.
The inclusion of gelatin, an animal-derived product, may also be a point of contention for those seeking plant-based or vegetarian options. This ingredient often goes unnoticed but is a significant factor for certain dietary restrictions.
The Sweet Tarts Gummies Fruity Splitz, with its combination of non-organic, GMO, and artificial ingredients, does not meet the standards set by our clean food criteria. For consumers prioritizing health and ingredient transparency, this product does not offer the qualities typically sought after in cleaner food options. The 1/5 green leaf rating reflects a product that falls short of providing a wholesome alternative in the food market. It is recommended that consumers seeking cleaner eating options consider alternative products that do not contain these additives and align more closely with a natural ingredient profile.
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