10
Nutrition Score
Poor

Swedish Fish and Friends Chewy Candy

0070462009057
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
56
Hazard Score
Use with caution
1
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Invert Sugar
InvertSugar  ·  −8 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Hydrolysed sucrose syrup used in confectionery.
Corn Syrup
CornSyrup  ·  −10 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Glucose syrup from corn starch.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
White Mineral Oil (E905)
E905  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Petroleum-derived glazing/release agent used as a candy coating; under EU scrutiny for MOSH/MOAH contamination risk.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Artificial Flavouring
ArtFlavour  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Synthetic compounds mimicking natural flavours. Safety varies; some are well studied, others less so.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
Allura Red AC
E129  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic red food dye. Part of the Southampton Six linked to hyperactivity in children.
Tartrazine
E102  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic yellow food dye. May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
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