Haribo Gummi Dinosaurs
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
