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Darrell Lea Fabulicious Mixed Sour Candy Stix
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Darrell Lea Fabulicious Mixed Sour Candy Stix

Darrell Lea
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Darrell Lea Fabulicious Mixed Sour Candy Stix arrive in a bright, colorful 7 oz plastic bag that you'd spot in the candy aisle, near other novelty gummies, licorice and seasonal impulse displays by the checkout. These chewy, sugar-coated sticks lean into playful, kid-friendly design: neon fruit colors, cartoonish lettering and an implied promise of tangy, nostalgic fun. They fit moments like movie nights, road trips, birthday party candy bowls, and back-to-school treat runs — any shopping trip where shoppers are loading up on snacks for immediate enjoyment or sharing. Brand-wise, Darrell Lea carries a confectionery heritage and is positioned as a playful, accessible candy maker appealing to families and adults chasing childhood treats; the packaging signals novelty and impulse purchase rather than gourmet or health-focused messaging. The label uses small natural-sounding claims — "colored with vegetable and fruit juice" and "other natural flavors" — that can create a mild health halo despite the candy being an indulgent sweet treat; there is no organic certification and no nutrition-forward claims. In plain processing context, this is an industrially formulated confection made from refined sugars, syrups, gums and oils. Sensory details: each stix is soft-chewy with a slightly powdery sour sugar surface, fruity tangs (raspberry, apple, mango, passionfruit), a slick, slightly waxy finish from glazing agents, and a sticky, long-lasting chew. Rituals around the product include portion-popping from the bag, sharing in a party bowl, or eating one or two for a quick sweet-sour lift.

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,, Flavored, (Raspberry,, Apple,, Mango,, Passionfruit), with, Other, Natural, Flavors,, Sunflower, Oil,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Malic, Acid,, Tapioca, Starch,, Gelatin,, Colored, with, Vegetable, Juice,, Fruit, Juice,, B-Carotene, and, Turmeric,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Carnauba, Wax..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • B-Carotene - Artificial coloring
  • 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?

This product is ultra-processed: it contains refined sugars and syrups, hydrogenated oil, added acids, flavors and glazing agents and is produced as an industrial confectionery formulation rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Darrell Lea Fabulicious Mixed Sour Candy Stix

When it comes to snacks, the Fabulicious Mixed Sour Candy Stix are definitely on the sweeter side, packing in 14 grams of added sugars per serving. While they’re not a health food per se, they can be a fun treat to enjoy in moderation. Think of them as a playful indulgence rather than your everyday snack!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentplayful
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