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Haribo Gummi Dinosaurs
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Haribo Gummi Dinosaurs

Haribo
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
19g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Haribo Gummi Dinosaurs (5 oz) arrive in a small, colorful bag that reads like an invitation to snack time. In American grocery stores you’ll spot them in the candy aisle alongside other gummy candies (Gold-Bears, Sour S'ghetti, gummy cola), hanging on peg hooks near seasonal and novelty sweets and sometimes shelved in checkout impulse bins. These bite-sized fruit-flavored dinosaurs suit quick grab-and-go occasions—movie nights, kids’ birthday party bowls, lunchbox treats or a road-trip ration. Haribo’s brand positioning leans on playful nostalgia: a long-established European candy maker marketed to kids and adults who remember gummy candies from childhood, emphasizing fun shapes and bright colors rather than nutrition. The label uses kid-friendly colors and the classic Haribo tagline “Kids and grown-ups love it so,” and includes claims like “natural flavors” buried among ingredients; there are no organic or health certifications and several artificial color names are listed. Processing context: this is an industrially produced confection made from syrups, gelatin, oils and additives. Sensory details are immediate—chewy, slightly springy gel texture with a glossy, waxy finish (fractionated coconut oil and carnauba/beeswax) to prevent sticking; the bites are sticky at first, then yield to a bouncy chew and a burst of sweet, tangy fruit flavor. Packaging is a lightweight film bag ideal for sharing or pouring into a bowl; the typical ritual is dipping into the bag during a movie or scattering gummies across a party table. Made in Turkey, the product carries the unmistakable vibe of childhood indulgence rather than wholesome nourishment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6.0
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Total Sugars19g
Protein3g
* 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,, Gelatin,, Dextrose,, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Starch,, Artificial, Natural, Flavors,, Fractionated, Coconut, Oil,, Carnauba, Wax,, Beeswax, Coating,, Artificial, Colors:, Yellow, 5,, Red, 40,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Fractionated Coconut Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, fractionated coconut oil), artificial colors and flavors, and a long list of additives indicate an ultraprocessed product typical of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Haribo Gummi Dinosaurs

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These gummi dinosaurs are definitely a fun treat rather than a health food. They’re high in sugar, with 19 grams per serving, so while they might not be your go-to for a balanced diet, they can certainly bring a bit of joy to snack time.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentplayful
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