Yum Earth Candy
Flavor:
Ultimate Elderberry Lollipops
Ingredients:
Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Citric Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Organic Elderberry Extract, Organic Maltodextrin, Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), Vitamin A (Palmitate), Maltodextrin, Organic Black Elderberry Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Yum Earth Candy Ultimate Elderberry Lollipops present as a food choice that, according to our criteria, falls short of the cleaner food options we advocate for. The product does not qualify as organic, which immediately impacts its standing on our scale. Although it utilizes non-GMO ingredients, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the presence of added sugars, including organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup, which detract from its overall healthfulness.
Further scrutiny reveals additional concerns. The lollipops contain citric acid, a common additive that, while not inherently harmful, contributes to the sugar content and is often derived from sources that may not align with the highest health standards. The inclusion of organic maltodextrin, vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), and vitamin A (palmitate) raises flags due to maltodextrin’s reputation as a potentially harmful additive. This particular ingredient is associated with spikes in blood sugar and may have an adverse effect on gut bacteria.
Moreover, the lollipops are marked down for containing organic black elderberry flavor. Flavors, even when organic, can be complex mixtures of compounds, and without transparency on their composition, they are treated with caution. The presence of palm-derived ingredients also affects the product’s rating negatively. Palm oil production is fraught with environmental concerns, and while it may not directly impact health when consumed in moderation, its inclusion is a factor in our assessment.
The product’s composition, with its reliance on sweeteners and additives, positions it at the lower end of our healthfulness spectrum. Our assessment aims to guide consumers toward options that are more in line with the principles of clean eating. Therefore, the Yum Earth Candy Ultimate Elderberry Lollipops receive our lowest recommendation, and we suggest consumers seek alternatives that adhere more closely to the criteria of health and sustainability that define our green leaf rating system.
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