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Mentos Mixed Fruit Roll
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Mentos Mixed Fruit Roll

Mentos
1.32 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mentos Mixed Fruit Roll is a small, brightly wrapped chewy candy you’ll typically find in the candy aisle or on impulse racks by the checkout, shelved near gum, mints, and other bite-size confections. Packaged as a slim cylindrical 1.32 oz roll with glossy, fruit-colored graphics, it’s built for grab-and-go moments: slipping into a coat pocket, a movie-theater cup holder, or a child’s lunchbox. Occasions for purchase include quick treats for road trips, a sweet addition to movie-night snack mixes, or a small reward tucked into back-to-school backpacks. Brand positioning leans playful and mass-market — Mentos trades on decades of recognition, colorful advertising, and a youthful, fun image aimed at kids, teens, and nostalgic adults who remember the brand from childhood. The label sports “natural flavors” and lists a tiny percentage of fruit juices from concentrate, which can give a mild “natural” halo despite the clearly candy-first formulation; there are no organic or whole-food claims. Processing context: this is an industrially produced candy made from refined sugars, oils, gums, emulsifiers, and colorants. Sensory details: the roll delivers a soft, springy chew with a slightly sticky surface, a thin glossy wax finish, and pronounced sweet-and-tart fruit notes (apple, orange, strawberry, lime) in quick, candy-forward bursts. The eating ritual is casual and social — unwrapping a roll, sharing candies with friends, or savoring a few for a brief, bright sugar lift. It fits squarely into convenience snacking culture in American grocery shopping.

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,, Glucose, Syrup,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Citric, Acid,, Fruit, Juices, from, Concentrate, (Apple,, Orange,, Strawberry,, Lime), (1%),, Manioc, Starch,, Gum, Arabic,, Natural, Flavors,, Carnauba, Wax,, Gellan, Gum,, Sucrose, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Colors, (Beta-Carotene,, Beetroot, Red)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Beta-Carotene - Artificial coloring
  • Beetroot Red - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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?

Contains refined sugars, hydrogenated fat, gums, emulsifiers, artificial/natural flavors, and colorants, indicating an industrial formulation with multiple additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Mentos Mixed Fruit Roll

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These rolls are packed with sugar and glucose syrup, so while they can give you a quick burst of energy, they’re not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients. If you're looking for a treat to satisfy a sweet tooth, they can fit into an occasional indulgence, but they're not a substitute for a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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