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Dots Assorted Fruit Gumdrops Candy
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Dots Assorted Fruit Gumdrops Candy

Dots
6.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
15g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dots Assorted Fruit Gumdrops Candy arrives in grocery aisles as a familiar, brightly packaged impulse buy. You’ll most often find the 6.5 oz bag in the candy and snack aisle, near other boxed and bagged confections, and on seasonal endcaps or checkout displays alongside movie-night snacks and party favors. This product fits quick-stop shopping, party supply runs, kids’ lunchbox treats, and snack-time occasions like movie nights or road trips. The brand leans on nostalgia and playful fun — DOTS markets itself as a classic, family-friendly candy that appeals to parents remembering childhood treats while targeting children with vivid colors and simple fruit shapes. Packaging is loud and colorful with bold type and polka-dot imagery; label claims are minimal and oriented to taste/indulgence rather than health (you’ll see fun graphics rather than organic or “natural” certifications). Ingredient and nutrition panels reveal sugar-forward composition and artificial colorants, and while marketing emphasizes fruity flavors, the bag contains no organic certification and uses both natural and artificial flavoring. In plain processing terms, these gumdrops are a highly processed confection made from refined syrups, modified starches, acids, and color additives. Sensory experience is immediate: a soft, slightly springy, chewy gumdrop with a smooth, sometimes sugary surface, bursting with sweet-tart fruit flavor and bright artificial color. The packaging is a flexible plastic bag designed for grab-and-go use and sharing; ritual contexts include tossing a handful into a movie bowl, tipping some into Halloween loot bags, or offering as a quick, colorful treat at gatherings. DOTS occupies the corner of convenience, nostalgia, and sweet indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars15g30%
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

Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Malic, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Citrate,, Artificial, Colors, (Including, FD&C, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No 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 corn syrup and sugar, modified food starch, artificial flavors and colors — ingredients and formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product is manufactured and packaged for long shelf life and ready consumption rather than minimal processing.

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Common Questions about Dots Assorted Fruit Gumdrops Candy

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy!' Dots are definitely a fun treat, but they're high in sugar with about 15 grams per serving. If you’re looking for a snack to fuel your day, you might want to consider something with more nutrients, but if you’re in the mood for a sweet pick-me-up, Dots can definitely hit the spot!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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