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Rayge Rips rainbow
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Rayge Rips rainbow

Rips
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rips Rayge Rips rainbow is a brightly colored, chewy candy snack sold in a 4 oz plastic pouch that reads like a pocket-sized party. On grocery shelves you'll find it in the candy aisle and impulse displays—often stacked near other novelty gummies, licorice, and nostalgic sweets or sitting by the checkout and seasonal party supplies. It’s the kind of item shoppers grab for movie-night candy bowls, back-to-school treat days, road-trip snack packs, or last-minute birthday-favor fills. The Rips brand leans into playful, youth-focused positioning: loud rainbow graphics, energetic product names, and marketing that targets kids, teens, and adults chasing nostalgic sugar hits. Packaging emphasizes fun and flavor rather than nutrition; there are no organic seals, and “natural” or wellness claims are absent—what stands out is the candy’s kid-friendly cartoon fonts and glossy, eye-catching colors. From a processing perspective this is a highly processed snack: it lists refined sugars, syrups, artificial colors (FD&C Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6), artificial flavors, and emulsifiers. Sensory notes: expect a soft, slightly elastic chew with a tacky surface, bright sweet fruitiness underscored by sharp tart hits from citric and malic acids, and a fleeting pineapple note from added juice concentrate. The eating ritual is casual and social—pulled from a pocket during a long drive, shared out of a bowl at a sleepover, or paired with a soda at a matinee. At about 110 calories and roughly 18 g sugars per 4 oz pouch, it’s sold as an indulgent, convenience-oriented treat rather than a health-forward choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 4
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein1g
* 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,, Tapioca, Syrup,, Wheat, Flour,, Pineapple, Juice,, Malic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Artificial, Flavors,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, and, Artificial, Color, (FD&C, Blue, 1,, FD&C, Red, 40,, FD&C, Yellow, 5, FD&C, Yellow, 6)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (refined sugars, syrups, artificial colors and flavors, emulsifiers) and ready-to-eat formulation typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Rayge Rips rainbow

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Rayge Rips rainbow are definitely a fun snack with a hefty dose of sugar—18 grams in just one serving. If you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy a craving, they can fit into your diet, but they're not exactly a health food. Think of them as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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