Twizzlers

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Twizzlers Filled Twists Tropical Blast Flavored Candy falls markedly below the standards for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately detracts from its potential score. Moreover, it harbors an array of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, as well as high fructose corn syrup, further diminishing its rating.

A closer examination of the ingredient list reveals the presence of corn syrup, a highly processed sweetener that carries a heavy penalty due to its association with adverse health effects. The product also contains a variety of potentially harmful additives, including artificial flavors, colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40), and carrageenan. These ingredients are known for their controversial effects on health and contribute to the product’s low score.

Furthermore, the Twizzlers candy includes enriched wheat flour and soy lecithin, which are processed and may raise concerns for certain consumers. The use of vegetable oils, specifically palm oil and palm kernel oil, is another point of contention due to their environmental impact and potential health implications.

The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup as an artificial flavor is particularly problematic. This ingredient is notorious for its negative health consequences and is heavily penalized in our scoring system.

Given the extensive list of undesirable ingredients and the absence of organic or non-GMO components, the Twizzlers Filled Twists Tropical Blast Flavored Candy receives our lowest possible rating. Our assessment strongly advises against the consumption of this product due to its composition, which is saturated with additives and harmful substances that do not align with the goal of offering cleaner food options.