
Paradise Fruits Mix
What You Should Know
Paradise Fruits Mix is a bright, 32 oz jar of candied citrus and cherries that reads like a vintage baking pantry staple with modern convenience. You'd find it stacked in the canned/packaged fruit aisle or near the baking and cake-decorating section, alongside maraschino cherries, glaze jars, and holiday candied peel. It fits shopping trips for holiday baking, special-occasion dessert prep, or quick pantry top-ups for nostalgic snacking. The brand leans into tropical, family-friendly imagery — "Paradise" evokes sunlit flavor and old-fashioned recipes — positioning the product toward home bakers, families, and shoppers looking for an easy way to make fruitcakes, panettone, or colorful cupcakes. The label mixes wholesome cues (whole fruit names prominently listed) with bright kid-friendly colors and a hint of convenience messaging; there are no organic seals, and a small-print “natural and artificial flavor” claim contrasts with clear artificial colorings and syrups. In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable candied fruit mix preserved and sweetened for long life. Sensory notes: pieces are glossy, sticky, and syrupy — chewy citrus peel, soft maraschino-style cherries, and densified pineapple with a snap of preserved lemon rind. Packaging is typically a clear plastic jar with a screw lid or metal-lidded tub, a spoon-and-scoop ritual for holiday bowls or cake batter, and a child-pleasing pop of color when opened. Expect a sugary aroma, bright artificial hues, and a texture that bridges chewy candy and tender preserved fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Orange, and, Lemon, Peel,, Cherries,, Pineapple,, Citron,, Corn, Syrup,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, FD&C, Red, 40,, FD&C, Blue, 1,, FD&C, Yellow, 5., Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor., Preserved, with:, 1/10, of, 1%, Benzoate, of, Soda,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sulfur, Dioxide..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Benzoate of Soda - Synthetic preservative
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Sulfur Dioxide - Synthetic preservative
- •FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
- •FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
- •FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, and synthetic preservatives) and is formulated and processed for long shelf life, consistent with ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Paradise Fruits Mix
Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! The Paradise Fruits Mix contains a fair amount of sugar, mostly from the corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a staple.
