Pez, assorted fruit candy

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Pez, assorted fruit candy · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm oils, and 2 more.

  • palm oils
  • palm kernel
  • hydrogenated palm

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oils

On the label

Sugarcorn syrupadipic acidyellow 5yellow 6blue 2

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oils, palm kernel, hydrogenated palm
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
389 kcal
Fat
0 g
Carbohydrates
100 g
Sugars
100 g
high
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, corn syrup, adipic acid, hydrogenated palm kernel & palm oils and soybean oil mono & diglycerides, natural & artificial flavors, artificial colors fd&c red 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 2.

Detailed analysis: why is Pez, assorted fruit candy not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Pez, assorted fruit candy is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • palm oils
  • palm kernel
  • hydrogenated palm

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, corn syrup, adipic acid, hydrogenated palm kernel & palm oils and soybean oil mono & diglycerides, natural & artificial flavors, artificial colors fd&c red 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 2.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Pez, assorted fruit candy contains 389 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and 100g of carbohydrates (100g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pez, assorted fruit candy Palm Oil Free?

No, Pez, assorted fruit candy contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oils, palm kernel, hydrogenated palm.

Does Pez, assorted fruit candy contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, corn syrup, adipic acid, hydrogenated palm kernel & palm oils and soybean oil mono & diglycerides, natural & artificial flavors, artificial col...

What are the nutritional facts of Pez, assorted fruit candy?

Pez, assorted fruit candy contains 389 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 100g of carbohydrates, and 0g of fat.

How much sugar is in Pez, assorted fruit candy?

Pez, assorted fruit candy lists 100 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Pez, assorted fruit candy ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Pez, assorted fruit candy is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Pez, assorted fruit candy contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Pez, assorted fruit candy. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.