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Sourmelon Gummy Bites, 1.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Sourmelon Gummy Bites, 1.8 OZ

SMART SWEETS
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
0g
Protein
3g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the candy or better-for-you snacks aisle, or grab a pouch at checkout for a quick, sweet fix. They feel like a nostalgic gummy candy reimagined as a 'healthier' treat—bright, chewy, and convenient—but the ingredient list and texture reveal industrial processing. The smooth chew and stable colors/flavors come from isolated fibers, modified starches, pectin and added flavor/color agents typical of highly processed formulations.

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, LACTIC, ACID, PECTIN, MALIC, ACID, CITRIC, ACID, FUMARIC, ACID, RICE, FLOUR, STEVIA, LEAF, EXTRACT, FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR), SPIRULINA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), 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?

Contains modified starch, isolated fibers (isomalto-oligosaccharides, chicory root fiber), concentrated flavorings/colors, and texturizing/coating agents (pectin, carnauba wax, coconut oil), all indicative of ultra-processed foods designed for shelf stability and specific texture/flavor profiles.

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Common Questions about Sourmelon Gummy Bites, 1.8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These gummy bites are low in sugar, with just 3 grams per serving, and they pack in 6 grams of fiber, which is great for digestion. Compared to traditional gummy candies that can be loaded with added sugars and artificial ingredients, Sourmelon Gummy Bites are a lighter, more fiber-friendly option.

Perfect For

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road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$3.79
per package