Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy

Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy

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Target diet: Vegan

Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy · Vegan

No, skip it.

gelatin.

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

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Deciding ingredient

gelatin

On the label

Dextrosesugarcorn syrupgelatinconfectioner's glazelac resinglycerincitric acid

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsgelatin
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
346 kcal
Fat
0 g
Carbohydrates
92.3 g
Sugars
84.6 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)

Dextrose, sugar, corn syrup, and less than 2% of malic acid, gelatin, confectioner's glaze (lac resin), glycerin, citric acid, carnauba wax, natural flavors, color added, blue 1, red 40, red 40 lake, yellow 5.

Detailed analysis: why is Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • gelatin

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Dextrose, sugar, corn syrup, and less than 2% of malic acid, gelatin, confectioner's glaze (lac resin), glycerin, citric acid, carnauba wax, natural flavors, color added, blue 1, red 40, red 40 lake, yellow 5.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy contains 346 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and 92.3g of carbohydrates (84.6g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-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 Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy Vegan?

No, Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy is generally not Vegan because it contains gelatin.

Does Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Dextrose, sugar, corn syrup, and less than 2% of malic acid, gelatin, confectioner's glaze (lac resin), glycerin, citric acid, carnauba wax, natural f...

What are the nutritional facts of Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy?

Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy contains 346 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 92.3g of carbohydrates, and 0g of fat.

How much sugar is in Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy?

Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy lists 84.6 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 Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy on a Vegan diet?

No, Holiday nerds, soft & chewy rope candy is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.