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Cinnamon Gummy Bears, 1.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Cinnamon Gummy Bears, 1.8 OZ

SMART SWEETS
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
0g
Protein
3g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll find SMART SWEETS Cinnamon Gummy Bears tucked in the candy or better-for-you snack aisle, often grabbed for movie nights, lunchboxes, or as a low-sugar treat on the go. They evoke a nostalgic gummy-bear vibe while being marketed as a healthier, fiber-forward indulgence. The ingredient list—isolated fibers (isomalto-oligosaccharides, chicory root), modified potato starch, pectin, stevia, natural flavors and waxes—signals industrial formulation to engineer chewy texture, reduced sugar, and shelf stability, characteristic of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAG
Servings per Container: 1
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars3g
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

ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES, (VEGETABLE, SOURCE), CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER, WATER, MODIFIED, POTATO, STARCH, PECTIN, MALIC, ACID, (FLAVOR, ENHANCER), CITRIC, ACID, STEVIA, LEAF, EXTRACT, FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR), NATURAL, CINNAMON, FLAVOR, WITH, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, CARNAUBA, WAX, COCONUT, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains isolated/modified ingredients (isomalto-oligosaccharides, chicory root fiber, modified starch), non-nutritive sweetener (stevia), flavorings and waxes, which are hallmark signs of industrial ultra-processing aimed at texture, sweetness and shelf-life.

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Common Questions about Cinnamon Gummy Bears, 1.8 OZ

Well, that's a bit of a loaded question! These gummy bears are lower in sugar than many traditional candies, with only 3 grams of total sugars per bag. They also pack in 6 grams of fiber, which can be a bonus for digestive health. So, if you're looking for a sweet treat that won't spike your sugar levels too much, these might just fit the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgent
$3.79
per package