
Welch’s
Flavor:
Mixed Fruit
Ingredients:
Fruit Puree (Grape, Peach, Orange, Strawberry And Raspberry), Corn syrup, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Gelatin, Concord Grape Juice From Concentrate, 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
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Welch’s Mixed Fruit receives a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves on our website, which signals the lowest recommendation for cleaner food options. This assessment stems from a thorough examination of its ingredients and production practices, which fail to align with our criteria for healthful and environmentally conscious products.
The product is not organic, a choice that costs it significantly in our rating system. Additionally, it includes genetically modified (GM) ingredients, which further detracts from its score. The presence of added sugars is a concern, with both sugar and citric acid contributing to this deduction. Corn syrup, which is a more harmful type of added sugar, is also an ingredient, exacerbating the product’s negative health implications.
Moreover, Welch’s Mixed Fruit contains a range of additives that raise red flags. The list includes both natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, modified corn starch, and more notably, artificial colorants such as Red 40 and Blue 1. These colorants are known for their potential adverse health effects, justifying their impact on the product’s overall score. The presence of high fructose corn syrup, labeled here as artificial flavor, is a significant concern due to its links to various health issues, and this is reflected in the scoring.
While the product does incorporate some vitamins, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A, these positive aspects are overshadowed by the negative impact of its other ingredients. The use of unhealthy additives and non-organic, GM components positions Welch’s Mixed Fruit at the low end of our rating scale.
Consumers seeking cleaner and more wholesome food options are advised to consider other products that meet higher standards of health and sustainability. This product’s rating underscores the need for careful scrutiny of food labels and a preference for items that support a healthy lifestyle and environmental stewardship.
Certifications:
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