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Life Savers Hard Candy Fruit Stand Up Pouch
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Life Savers Hard Candy Fruit Stand Up Pouch

Life Savers
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Life Savers Hard Candy Fruit Stand Up Pouch is the kind of brightly colored staple you expect to find in the grocery store candy aisle, the checkout impulse zone, or the party-supplies endcap near gum, chocolates, and pinata fillers. Packaged in a sharing-size, resealable stand-up pouch (14.5 oz) with individually wrapped pieces, it reads like a grab-and-go treat for desks, road trips, movie nights, classroom parties and holiday piñatas. The product leans on nostalgic brand equity — Life Savers is a long-established American candy label associated with childhood memories, simple fruity flavors, and affordable sharing. Marketing targets kids and adults seeking a small, sweet reward or a colorful treat to pass around; the bag copy emphasizes variety and shareability. Label characteristics include prominent fruity imagery and a mix of claims that may suggest freshness or naturalness (it lists “natural and artificial flavors”) but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list is dominated by sugars and syrups; the package does not carry health-focused claims. In plain language, this candy is produced through intensive industrial processing: crystalline sugar and multiple liquid sweeteners are cooked, molded, and surface-treated with color and flavor additives. Sensory details: you get hard, glassy discs that shine under the wrapper, dissolve slowly with a firm initial crunch, and leave bright fruit impressions (watermelon, cherry, green apple, etc.). Rituals include popping a piece during an afternoon slump, offering handfuls at gatherings, or keeping a pouch in a desk drawer for quick, shareable sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 27
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
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;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Citric, Acid,, Malic, 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?

This product is ultra-processed: its formulation is dominated by added sugars (sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup), plus artificial colors and flavors and other industrial additives. The manufacturing and ingredient profile fit NOVA category 4 for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Life Savers Hard Candy Fruit Stand Up Pouch

Well, 'healthy' can be subjective! These candies are more of a fun treat than a health food. With 60 calories and 12 grams of added sugars per serving, they’re definitely not a nutritional powerhouse. But if you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up or a nostalgic blast from the past, they can certainly fit into an occasional indulgence.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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