Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Gems, 5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find these candy-coated milk chocolate gems in the checkout aisle, candy aisle, or a movie-night bowl — the sort of nostalgic, playful treat that makes it into lunchboxes and party mixes. They feel indulgent and slightly 'better-for-you' thanks to organic chocolate and natural colorings, but the glossy shell, syrups and stabilizers reveal industrial formulation and a very processed texture. The mix of gums, glazing wax and added syrups signals multi-step manufacturing and the characteristics of ultra-processed confectionery.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MILK, CHOCOLATE, (ORGANIC, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, NONFAT, MILK,, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER,, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, BLUE, AGAVE, INULIN,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, VANILLA), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, GUM, ACACIA, COLORED, WITH, (TURMERIC,, BEET, JUICE,, SPIRULINA, EXTRACT,, RED, RADISH, JUICE), ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, CARNAUBA, WAX..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •turmeric - Artificial coloring
- •beet juice - Artificial coloring
- •spirulina extract - Artificial coloring
- •red radish juice - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Ingredients include multiple industrial additives and formulations (tapioca syrup, gum acacia, sunflower lecithin, carnauba wax) alongside added sugars and flavorings, and the product requires multi-step industrial processing to create the glazed, uniform candy shell — consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Gems, 5 OZ
The Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Gems can definitely be considered a treat rather than a health food. They have organic ingredients, which is a plus, but they do pack a fair amount of sugar—14 grams per serving. So, if you're indulging, think of it as a sweet reward rather than a daily snack.