Twizzlers

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Twizzlers Twists Strawberry Flavored Candy does not align with the criteria for cleaner food options due to a series of concerns regarding its ingredients. The product is not organic, and it contains GMOs. It has added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, which detract from its nutritional value. More concerning is the presence of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues.

The candy also includes several potentially harmful additives such as artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, potassium sorbate, glycerin, and particularly, the artificial color Red 40. These additives are associated with negative health impacts and are considered undesirable in a diet focused on clean eating. Palm oil, another ingredient in Twizzlers, raises both health and environmental concerns due to the way palm plantations can contribute to deforestation and habitat destruction.

The presence of artificial flavor and Red 40 is especially troubling, as these are known harmful additives with documented health risks. The product’s reliance on artificial ingredients over natural alternatives further diminishes its standing as a cleaner food choice.

Given these factors, the product is rated poorly on our scale. The score reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that are counter to the goal of promoting a diet consisting of clean, healthy, and environmentally responsible food options. The Twizzlers Twists Strawberry Flavored Candy falls short of these standards, leading to the recommendation to avoid this product in favor of cleaner alternatives.