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Home » Candy» Hard Candy» Jolly Rancher
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EWG Overall Score Breakdown
The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score.Read more about scores here.
EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. Read the full scoring methodology.
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Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology.
EWG calculates that this product is 67% sugar by weight and contains 2 teaspoons of added sugar per serving [read more]
The nutrition factors used for scoring Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Blue Raspberry, Green Apple, Cherry, Grape, and Watermelon
Positive factors
Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content
Protein content
Fiber content
Omega-3 fatty acids
Negative factors
Calorie density
Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content
Sodium content
Saturated fat content
Trans fat content
Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology.
This product is not certified organic [read more]
Contains 4 of EWG's top food additives of concern: RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, and YELLOW 6
Contains synthetic food dyes [read more]
This product has 6 ingredients with concerns:
- RED 40
This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why. - BLUE 1
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - YELLOW 5
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Natural and Artificial Flavor
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - YELLOW 6
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - ARTIFICIAL COLOR
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
Estimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology.
Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns
Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall.
This product is not certified organic [read more]
Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.
Contains food additives of moderate concern
Contains 4 of EWG's top food additives of concern: RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, and YELLOW 6
EWG calculates that this product is 67% sugar by weight and contains 2 teaspoons of added sugar per serving [read more]
Eating too much of any type of sugar can lead to tooth decay. Added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, honey, sugar and dextrose are more concerning than natural sugars like raisins because they can lead to obesity by adding calories without being accompanied by important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C or fiber. Americans average 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day (NCI 2010; USDA and DHHS 2010). The World Health Organization recommends no more than 6 to 12 teaspoons of added sugar a day for adults, children should eat even less (WHO 2002; WHO 2014).
Contains synthetic food dyes [read more]
Health concerns about the use of dyes in children's food has a led to a reduction in usage but these colorants are still common.
Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor" [read more]
Added "flavors" are secret and often complex mixtures of chemicals that modify and manipulate the taste and smell of food. The lack of disclosure is a public right to know issue and especially concerning to people with unusual food allergies or on restricted diets.
Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns
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From the Package
CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6), LECITHIN (SOY).
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This product contains the following ingredient(s) that may be genetically engineered or derived from GE crops: Corn Syrup, Sugars, and Lecithin (Soy) [read more]
Scientists have not determined whether GE food poses risks to human health. Still, consumers have many good reasons to avoid eating genetically engineered ingredients, including limited safety studies, the development of "superweeds" and increased pesticide use. For more information on the topic visit: http://www.ewg.org/research/shoppers-guide-to-avoiding-ge-foodNote: The presence or absence of genetically engineered ingredients or ingredients derived from GE crops does not affect a product's overall score.
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