Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Gems, 5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the candy aisle, checkout bins, or a seasonal display — a grab-and-go pack for movie nights, lunchbox treats, or a nostalgic snack. It reads playful and indulgent, riffing on classic candy-coated chocolates while presenting itself as a 'cleaner' alternative. The shiny candy shell, added stabilizers (gum acacia), syrups, emulsifiers and polishing wax point to industrial formulation and processing that deliver a crunchy outer shell and a smooth milk chocolate center, consistent with ultra-processed products.
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?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (tapioca syrup, gum acacia, carnauba wax, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-eat, formulated snack; despite organic inputs, the level of processing and use of additives places it in 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.