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Darrell Lea Fabulicious Green Apple Sour Candy Stix
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Darrell Lea Fabulicious Green Apple Sour Candy Stix

Darrell Lea
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Darrell Lea Fabulicious Green Apple Sour Candy Stix is a brightly packaged 7‑ounce bag of chewy, sour apple candy you’d typically find in the candy aisle or seasonal display near movie snacks, gum, licorice, and novelty sweets. The bag’s colorful branding and “green apple” imagery make it an eye‑catcher on endcaps during holidays and back‑to‑school promotions. Shoppers pick it up for quick treats: toss a handful into a movie-night bowl, stash in a glove box for road trips, slip a stick into a child’s lunchbox, or add to a party candy spread. Darrell Lea sits in the familiar confectionery space — a heritage candy maker with a playful, value-oriented positioning aimed at families and nostalgic adults who remember chewy, tangy sweets. The label leans into kid-friendly cues and “natural” sounding ingredients like vegetable and fruit juices and turmeric for color, but there’s no organic certification or health claims; the front-of-package messaging emphasizes flavor and fun rather than nutrition. In plain terms the product is made through intensive manufacturing processes — refined sugars, syrups, hydrogenated fats and added flavors are combined and formed into uniform candy sticks. Sensory-wise the sticks deliver an initial crunchy sugar coating, a puckering tart burst from malic and tartaric acids, then a soft, chewy interior with a slightly waxy sheen from carnauba and coconut-derived oils; packaging is a flexible, printed pouch meant for grab-and-go sharing. The eating ritual is social and casual: kids trading colors, adults revisiting a childhood sour kick, and party hosts topping candy bowls with vivid, tangy pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein1g
* 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,, Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Glucose, Syrup,, Water,, Glycerin,, Tartaric, Acid,, Sunflower, Oil,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Green, Apple, Flavored, with, Other, Natural, Flavors,, Malic, Acid,, Tapioca, Starch,, Gelatin,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Colored, with, Turmeric,, Vegetable, Juice, and, Fruit, Juice,, Carnauba, Wax..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined sugars, glucose syrup, glycerin, hydrogenated oil, flavorings, colorants and stabilizers) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat product, consistent with NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Darrell Lea Fabulicious Green Apple Sour Candy Stix

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These candy sticks are definitely a sweet treat, with 14 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a fun snack to enjoy occasionally, they're great, but if you're aiming for everyday health, you might want to keep them as an occasional indulgence.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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