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Jujy Fruits Chewy Fruity Candy
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Jujy Fruits Chewy Fruity Candy

JUJY FRUIT
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
17g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

JUJY FRUIT Chewy Fruity Candy is a classic bright-colored gummy-style confection you’d find hanging on peg hooks in the candy aisle, near other gummy and chewy candies, seasonal Halloween displays, and often by the checkout as an impulse buy. Packaged in a small, eye-catching 5 oz bag with playful fruit shapes and bold color blocks, it leans into kid-friendly shelf appeal and nostalgia for adults who remember similar treats from childhood. Great for movie-night snacking, road-trip candy jars, classroom party handouts or a quick sweet fix in a lunchbox, it’s marketed as a fun, shareable treat rather than a health food. The brand copy evokes heritage and confectionery craft — a familiar U.S. candy company story that signals affordability, tradition and broad family appeal. On the label you’ll see bright, playful graphics and ingredient-forward phrases like “natural and artificial flavors,” but no organic certification, no nutrient claims, and prominent candy-style marketing rather than health halos; nutrition facts show about 100 calories and 17 g sugars per serving. In plain terms this product is highly processed — made from corn syrup, starches, colorants, mineral oil and waxes to create its texture and shine. Sensory notes: soft, springy chew with a slightly tacky, glossy coating from carnauba wax and mineral oil; intensely sweet, concentrated fruit flavors and vivid artificial colors; eaten straight from the bag or portioned into bowls for sharing. Rituals include sorting by color, trading shapes, and using them as movie or party treats that tap into playful, nostalgic moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 11
Servings per Container: 55
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
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,, Modified, Food, Starch, (Corn),, Cornstarch,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, White, Mineral, Oil,, Carnauba, Wax,, Caramel, Color,, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 6,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - 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 industrial substances (corn syrup, modified starches, flavors, colors, mineral oil, wax) and is formulated for palatability and long shelf life, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Jujy Fruits Chewy Fruity Candy

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Jujy Fruits are packed with sugar and artificial colors, which means they’re more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a little indulgence now and then, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they’re not exactly a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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