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Sour Patch Kids Candy Theater Box
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Sour Patch Kids Candy Theater Box

Sour Patch Kids
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
0g
Protein
24g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sour Patch Kids Candy Theater Box is the compact, brightly boxed version of the classic sour-then-sweet gummy that you’ll typically find in the candy aisle, concession stands, or on endcaps near movie-theater-style snacks and other impulse theater-size treats. The 3.5 oz cardboard theater box is designed for on-the-go snacking — easy to tuck into a purse, backpack or pocket — and commonly appears near Halloween seasonal displays or checkout bins. This product fits casual, fun occasions: movie nights, road trips, after-school treats, and party candy bowls for birthdays and holidays. Brand positioning leans into playful, kid-centered mischief: colorful characters, whimsical copy, and nostalgia for millennials who grew up with the candy; marketing targets children, teens and adults seeking a sugary, playful indulgence. The label emphasizes flavor and fun rather than nutrition; it contains no organic certification or meaningful “natural” health claims (it does list “natural and artificial flavor”), and the bright, kid-oriented packaging can create a health halo despite the product’s high sugar content. In plain processing terms, this is a highly manufactured confection made from refined sugars, syrups, modified starches, acidulants and synthetic colors and flavors. Sensory details: small, irregular kid-shaped chews with a soft, chewy interior and a tangy sour surface that gives way to sweet syrupy notes; the texture is pliable and slightly tacky, the colors vivid—Yellow 5/6, Red 40, Blue 1—and the eating ritual is fast, shareable, and often tied to social moments (pouring from the box into a lap or bowl, passing around in a group).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars24g
Added Sugars24g48%
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

INGREDIENTS:, SUGAR,, INVERT, SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP,, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, TARTARIC, ACID,, CITRIC, ACID,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, YELLOW, 6,, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined sugars, corn syrup, modified starch, acidulants, artificial colors and flavors — ingredients and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product is industrially formulated rather than simply processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Sour Patch Kids Candy Theater Box

Well, that depends on your perspective! These little chewy delights are certainly fun and tasty, but they're packed with sugar, so they’re not what you'd call a health food. If you’re looking for a treat now and then, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they’re definitely not a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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