Sweets & treats · Product label guide
Candy & gummies: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare gummies, chews, and candies by dyes, sweeteners, and sugar content.
The short answer
Our picks for candy & gummies
WinnersYumEarth Halloween Organic Lollipops and YumEarth Organic Sour Littles each score 100/100. They tie, so choose on the exact flavor or format you want.
Runners-upUNREAL Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds – Grab & Go Box (71), UNREAL Halloween Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars (71), and UNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Almonds – Grab & Go Box (71).
Clear noMaud Borup Jelly Beans (lists artificial dyes, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives), Skittles Original Gummies (lists seed oils, artificial dyes and corn syrups), Skittles Original Grape, Lemon, Lime, Strawberry, Orange Jelly Beans (lists artificial dyes, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives), plus 47 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 50 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 67 of 117 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
Compare the recorded labels
Find the ingredients that matter to you.
“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBID ACID, COLORED WITH ORGANIC CONCENTRATE (CARROT, APPLE, BLACKCURRANT, RADISH), ORGANIC TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “halloween organic lollipops 60ct”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES, ORGANIC SPIRULINA (COLOR). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “organic sour littles”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE SYRUP, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH ORGANIC CONCENTRATE (PUMPKIN, APPLE, CARROT, BLACKCURRANT AND RADISH), ORGANIC CARNAUBA WAX, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC GUM ARABIC. Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2608526 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-20 | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Glucose Syrup, Soluble Corn Fiber, Invert Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Isomalto-oligosaccharide (Tapioca), Sugar, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Stevia Glycosides, Colors From Fruit And Vegetable Extracts (Carrot And Blackcurrant), Turmeric And Spirulina (For Color). Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Soluble Corn Fiber, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Allulose, Corn Starch-Modified, Gelatin, Glycerin (Vegetable), Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Colors From Fruit and Vegetable Extracts (Carrot, Blackcurrant, Red Pepper), Turmeric and Spirulina for Color. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Whey Protein Isolate, Erythritol, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Peanuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Soluble Corn Fiber, Sodium Caseinate. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients DARK CHOCOLATE⁺ (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, CANE SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, MILK), CHICORY ROOT FIBER, PEANUTS, PEANUT BUTTER, ALLULOSE, NONFAT DRY MILK, COCONUT OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL⁺⁺, BUTTER, PEANUT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, MAPLE SUGAR, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Peanut Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate⁺, Cane Sugar, Chicory Root Fiber, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Butter⁺, Peanut Flour, Nonfat Milk Powder, Maple Sugar, Cocoa Powder⁺ (Processed With Alkali), Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla Extract, Milk Contains: Peanuts, Milk Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients PEANUT BUTTER, CANE SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, PALM KERNEL OIL⁺, MILK, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, PEANUT FLOUR, MAPLE SUGAR, NONFAT DRY MILK, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, SOY LECITHIN⁺⁺ Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients PREBIOTIC SOLUBLE FIBER FROM TAPIOCA, GELATIN, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE (FOR COLOR), NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR, COCONUT OIL, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, CARNAUBA WAX. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2391931 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Almonds, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla), organic coconut, organic cane sugar, sea salt. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Almonds, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic coconut, organic cassava syrup, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla), organic peanuts, organic cane sugar, organic palm oil (sustainably sourced), organic peanut flour, organic blue agave inulin, sea salt, sunflower lecithin. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID, COLORED WITH (CARROT, APPLE, BLACKCURRANT). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, AND VANILLA EXTRACT), CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC POWDERED SUGAR, ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, ORGANIC SPIRULINA (COLOR), COLORED WITH CONCENTRATE (CARROT, RADISH, BLACKCURRANT, SWEET POTATO), ORGANIC TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), CORN PROTEIN, ORGANIC CARNAUBA WAX. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (CANE SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, COCOA BUTTER*, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, AND VANILLA EXTRACT), CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER*, ORGANIC POWDERED SUGAR, ORGANIC SPIRULINA (COLOR), ORGANIC TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), ORGANIC ACACIA GUM, COLORED WITH CONCENTRATE (CARROT, RADISH, BLACKCURRANT, SWEET POTATO), CORN PROTEIN, ORGANIC CARNAUBA WAX. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES, ORGANIC SPIRULINA (COLOR). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients CARAMEL (CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK [MILK, SUGAR], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], COCONUT OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MALIC ACID). Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2606579 · data date 2023-07-13 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 3 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, FUMARIC ACID, MALIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM CITRATE, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, RED 40). Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2150339 · data date 2021-10-28 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Sweets & treats
Choosing candy & gummies: what to check before you buy
Compare candies within the style you want: gummies, hard candy, chews or a lower-sugar alternative. Check the actual color ingredients and sweeteners, since a front-label fruit description does not describe the full recipe.
Check how many pieces and servings are in the bag, and read the ingredients in fillings or coatings. Gelatin and pectin matter for dietary preferences; milk, nuts and other allergens need their own label check.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 117 products from 43 brands on the candy & gummies shelf. 67 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (57%), which is what lets us score them. The other 50 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 67 scored labels, 17 (25%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is artificial dyes, listed on 41 labels, followed by corn syrups on 40. 3 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 47 to 100, and the typical label lists 10 ingredients.
What to compare
- Color ingredients
- Read the named colors in the exact flavor.
- Sweetener blend
- Check sugars, syrups, sugar alcohols and other sweeteners.
- Pieces and servings
- Allow for serving count when comparing bags.
- Dietary needs
- Check allergens separately from gelatin, pectin or other dietary-preference ingredients.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring candy & gummies products on current labels. Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
YumEarth Halloween Organic Lollipops 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBID ACID, COLORED WITH ORGANIC CONCENTRATE (CARROT, APPLE, BLACKCURRANT, RADISH), ORGANIC TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceYumEarth Organic Sour Littles 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE SYRUP, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORED WITH ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES, ORGANIC SPIRULINA (COLOR).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceUNREAL Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds – Grab & Go Box 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Almonds, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceUNREAL Halloween Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Organic coconut, organic cassava syrup, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla).”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceUNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Almonds – Grab & Go Box 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Almonds, dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla), organic coconut, organic cane sugar, sea salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Maud Borup Jelly Beans lists artificial dyes, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives (47/100)
- Skittles Original Gummies lists seed oils, artificial dyes and corn syrups (47/100)
- Skittles Original Grape, Lemon, Lime, Strawberry, Orange Jelly Beans lists artificial dyes, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives (47/100)
The 50 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- FDA to revoke authorization for Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Food dyes Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Aspartame and other sweeteners in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →