Welch's Island Fruit Snacks

Questions about Welch's Island Fruit Snacks

Is Welch's Island Fruit Snacks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (43.1 g). Corn Syrup, Sugar, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Red 40 and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Welch's Island Fruit Snacks?

In label order (largest amount first): FRUIT PUREE (GRAPE, PEACH, PEAR, BANANA, MANGO, KIWI, PASSION FRUIT, STRAWBERRY, GRAPEFRUIT AND PINEAPPLE), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GELATIN, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SODIUM CITRATE, and 6 more.

Does Welch's Island Fruit Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks like obesity and diabetes. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar intake is linked to health concerns such as obesity and tooth decay. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer to avoid them due to synthetic origins. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; permitted with labeling requirements in the EU. Blue 1 (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential risks, but evidence is inconclusive.