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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

Sourmelon Gummy Bites are the low‑sugar gummy you might spot in the candy or better‑for‑you snack aisle and grab for movie nights, packed lunches, or a quick treat. They trade on nostalgic gummy texture and bright sour flavor while being marketed as a healthier option; the chewy texture and long ingredient list reflect industrial processing. Ingredients like modified starches, isolated fibers, concentrated color extracts, natural flavors and wax coatings are typical of an engineered, ultra‑processed product.

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 industrially processed components (isomalto‑oligosaccharides, chicory root fiber, modified potato starch), isolated sweeteners/flavorings, color extracts and wax coatings; the formulation and engineered chewy texture are characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods.

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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

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$3.79
per package