Welch's Citrus Medley

Welch’s

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Ingredients:

Fruit Puree (Grape, Apple, Peach, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Cherry, Lemon And Cranberry), Corn syrup, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Gelatin, Pectin, Citric Acid (Acidulant), Lactic Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Vitamin A Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Coconut Oil, Carnauba Wax, Annatto (Color), Turmeric (Color), Red #40, And Blue #1.

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Welch’s Citrus Medley earns a 1/5 green leaf rating on our website, signaling a product that falls significantly short of our clean food standards. This snack, which is not organic, also contains genetically modified ingredients, detracting from its overall healthfulness.

The ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, which contribute to the lowering of the score. More concerning is the inclusion of corn syrup, a type of sugar associated with negative health impacts when consumed in excess. The product also contains a range of additives, such as modified corn starch, modified tapioca starch, and gelatin. Pectin and ascorbic acid are less concerning, serving as a gelling agent and providing vitamin C, respectively.

However, the presence of natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, and particularly concerning colorants like Red 40 and Blue 1 significantly impact the product’s rating. These additives are linked to potential health risks and are best avoided. Additionally, the product lists palm-derived ingredients, which raises concerns both nutritionally and environmentally due to the impact of palm oil production.

The inclusion of corn syrup is doubly penalized in our scoring due to its association with high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient known for its negative health implications. Vitamins like alpha-tocopherol acetate and vitamin A palmitate are included, likely to fortify the product, but they do little to offset the negative impact of the other ingredients.

Welch’s Citrus Medley, therefore, presents a collection of ingredients that are at odds with a clean eating philosophy. The lack of organic certification, the presence of GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils contribute to its low rating. Consumers seeking healthier snack options would be advised to look elsewhere, as this product does not align with the criteria for cleaner food choices.

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