Sweet tarts Mini Chewy Mixed Fruit

Sweet tarts

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Ingredients:

Dextrose, Corn syrup, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Maltodextrin, and Less than 2% of DL-Malic Acid, Calcium Stearate, Egg Albumen, Natural Flavors, Mono- and Diglycerides, Carnauba Wax, Blue #1 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Red #40 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Yellow #6 Lake.

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Sweet Tarts Mini Chewy Mixed Fruit is a product that our evaluation process identifies as one of the least recommended options for consumers seeking cleaner food alternatives.

The candy is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which immediately affects its standing in our ratings. The presence of added sugars, specifically dextrose and corn syrup, further diminishes its score, as these ingredients contribute to the high sugar content often criticized in processed foods.

Moreover, the product contains multiple additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors and mono- and diglycerides, while common in processed foods, are ingredients that some consumers prefer to avoid due to uncertainties about their sources and potential health effects. The inclusion of artificial colorants such as Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, and Yellow 6 Lake also contributes to the low score, as these synthetic dyes are often linked to negative health implications and are unnecessary for the nutritional value of the food.

The most severe deductions in our assessment come from ingredients like maltodextrin and the aforementioned artificial colors, which are flagged as known harmful additives. Maltodextrin is a highly processed ingredient that can spike blood sugar levels, and the artificial colors have been associated with various health risks, although they are approved for use by regulatory agencies.

Based on our rigorous standards for clean eating, the Sweet Tarts Mini Chewy Mixed Fruit fails to meet the criteria that health-conscious consumers might look for in a snack. Our rating system is designed to guide users towards foods that support a healthy lifestyle, and this product falls short of that goal. Therefore, we advise those seeking cleaner, healthier food options to consider other products that better align with these values.

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