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Charms Blow Pops
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Charms Blow Pops

Charms
10.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
0g
Protein
13g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Charms Blow Pops are a brightly packaged, kid-focused candy that you’ll typically find in the candy aisle, near other assorted lollipops, bubble gum, and seasonal Halloween or party-favor displays, and often stocked on checkout endcaps. They’re sold in multi-count bags by weight (contents may settle after packaging), making them an easy grab for shoppers looking for treats. Occasions for purchase include birthday party goodie bags, trick-or-treat runs, road-trip snack stashes, and casual movie nights at home. Brand positioning leans hard into nostalgia and kid appeal: Charms markets fun, playful experiences—“two treats in one” with a hard candy shell and bubble gum center—targeting families, children, and adults seeking a sweet, familiar indulgence. Packaging uses bold colors, cartoonish fonts, and promise-of-fun language rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural certifications and no meaningful wellness labeling, though small type lists ingredients and notes like “sold by weight.” In plain terms, these are a highly processed confection made primarily of refined sugars, corn syrup, gum base, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives (BHT). Sensory experience is immediate: a crunchy, glossy shell gives way to a soft, chewy gum center and a burst of artificial fruit flavor; texture shifts are part of the playful ritual. The product is typically consumed one pop at a time, passed around at parties, traded among kids, or tucked into candy dishes. Packaging is lightweight plastic for portability, and eating often involves the small ritual of savoring the shell before chewing the gum, making it as much about experience as taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
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

Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Gum, Base,, Citric, Acid,, Starch,, Artificial, Flavors,, Glycerin,, Artificial, Colors, (Including, FD&C, Red, 40,, FD&C, Blue, 1),, Turmeric, Coloring,, BHT, Added, as, a, Preservative..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo 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 refined sugars, corn syrup, gum base, artificial flavors and colors, and a synthetic preservative (BHT), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for long shelf life and sensory appeal.

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Common Questions about Charms Blow Pops

Well, it all depends on how you define 'healthy.' These pops pack a sugary punch with about 13 grams of added sugars per pop, which isn't exactly what you'd call a health food. But hey, they're a fun treat, and sometimes enjoying something sweet is part of a balanced life!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentplayful
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