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Life Savers 5 Flavor Roll
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Life Savers 5 Flavor Roll

Life Savers
1.14 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Life Savers 5 Flavor Roll is a small, iconic cylinder of brightly colored hard candies sold in a 1.14-ounce sealed roll. You'd typically find it in the candy aisle, on checkout impulse racks, or in seasonal and party sections near gum, mints, and other single-serve sweets. It fits quick-grab shopping trips and impulse buys — think movie-night snacks, road-trip candy jars, kids' lunchbox treats, or candy bowls at casual gatherings. The brand leans on Americana and nostalgia: a longstanding classic marketed to families and children, evoking childhood memories with its life preserver shape and familiar five-flavor lineup (cherry, raspberry, watermelon, orange, pineapple). Packaging is colorful and playful, using bright imagery and kid-friendly fonts; label calls out flavors and may say "natural and artificial flavors," which can create a mild health halo despite no organic or wellness certification. The ingredient list is simple-looking but dominated by sugars and syrups with added colors and flavors. Processing-wise this is an industrially manufactured confection — a highly processed candy made by cooking and molding sugar syrups and adding synthetic or mixed flavor/color systems. Sensory details: individual discs are hard and glassy with a glossy surface, a satisfying clink in the mouth, and a slow-dissolving, intensely sweet fruitiness; the hole in the middle gives a tidy, iconic bite and easy portion control. Rituals include rolling a few pieces into a palm to share, popping one to freshen breath or stave off cravings, or using the roll as a small, shareable treat at parties and outings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, CITRIC, ACID,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, COLORS, (RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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 multiple refined sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and flavor additives indicative of industrial formulations; this matches the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Life Savers 5 Flavor Roll

Well, 'healthy' can be subjective! These fruity rolls are definitely more of a treat than a health food. With added sugars and artificial ingredients, they're best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're looking to balance your diet with whole foods.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school
game-day-prep

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