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Welch's Fruit Strips, Mango Peach 10 ea
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Welch's Fruit Strips, Mango Peach 10 ea

Welch's
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
9g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Welch's Fruit Strips, Mango Peach (10 ea, 5 oz) sit on the grocery shelf among lunchbox staples and packaged fruit snacks—usually in the cereal aisle near fruit cups, boxed juice concentrates, squeezable fruit pouches, and other kid-focused snack sections. Shoppers grab them for quick, portable occasions: back-to-school mornings, road trips, packed lunches, or as a small treat between meals. The brand leans on Welch's long-standing fruit heritage, marketing the strips as a fruity, family-friendly option; the packaging and portioned “10 ea” format are clearly aimed at parents of young children and convenience-minded shoppers seeking recognizable heritage brands. Labels emphasize fruit-based ingredients and “Vitamin C” (ascorbic acid) to create a health-halo, while bright fruit imagery and single-serve convenience give it kid-appeal; there’s no organic certification noted, and claims focus on flavor and portability rather than “all-natural” guarantees. In plain processing context, these are industrially manufactured fruit gels made from fruit puree with added sugars, gelling agents, acids, and colorings. Sensory details: each strip is thin, pliable and chewy with a concentrated sweet-tart mango-peach burst, slightly sticky surface, and a glossy appearance from sugars and pectin; turmeric and annatto add warm color while natural flavors deepen the fruit note. The packaging—a rectangular box with individually wrapped strips—supports ritual use: parents slipping one into a lunchbox, kids peeling a wrapper for an after-school reward, or a traveler snapping off a strip for an on-the-go sugar lift. Familiar, convenient, and designed for snack-time moments in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

Fruit, Puree, (Mango,, Peach), Sugar,, Invert, Sugar,, Pectin,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Citric, Acid, (Acidulant),, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Natural, Flavors,, Turmeric, (Color),, and, Annatto, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 fruit puree but also multiple industrial additives (added sugars, invert sugar, pectin, acidulants, natural flavors, and colorants) and is a shelf-stable, portioned snack—characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Welch's Fruit Strips, Mango Peach 10 ea

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 50 calories and 12 grams of carbs per strip, they're a sweet treat that can fit into a balanced diet. Just remember, they do have 8 grams of added sugars, so it's best to enjoy them in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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