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Assorted Flavor Gummy Stars, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Assorted Flavor Gummy Stars, 7 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
0g
Protein
17g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these gummy stars in the candy aisle or near the checkout, grabbed for movie nights, lunchboxes, or a nostalgic sweet fix. They feel playful and indulgent — a chewy, brightly colored treat that evokes childhood candy memories. The ingredient list (syrups, modified starch, isolated sugars, and multiple additives for color, flavor and shine) points to intensive industrial processing that creates the gelled texture, long shelf life, and uniform appearance typical of ultra-processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 PIECES
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars17g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

TAPIOCA, SYRUP, CANE, SUGAR, WATER, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE, CITRIC, ACID, (TO, MAINTAIN, COLOR, AND, FLAVOR), SODIUM, CITRATE, NATURAL, FLAVORS, EXPELLER, PRESSED, AND/OR, COLD, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, COLOR, (FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE,, ANNATTO), CARNAUBA, WAX..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SUNFLOWER SEED OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, tapioca syrup, dextrose, citric acid, sodium citrate, artificial/isolated flavoring and glazing agents) and is manufactured to provide a long‑lasting, uniform texture and appearance, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Assorted Flavor Gummy Stars, 7 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a fun treat to enjoy in moderation, these Gummy Stars can fit the bill. They’re not exactly a superfood, as they are higher in sugar and lower in nutrients, but sometimes you just want a little sweetness in your life, right?

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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$3.49
per package