Annie's Organic Bernie's Farm Strawberry, Orange, Raspberry
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Annie's Organic Bernie's Farm Strawberry, Orange, Raspberry is a fruit-flavored gummy snack. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is the high concentration of added sugar. Overall, it is a simple sweet for those prioritizing organic certification.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try it as a small addition to a plant-based snack plate with fresh fruit and nuts.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a profile consisting almost entirely of sugar, with no protein or fiber to balance the caloric load. It is a low-nutrient option that provides quick energy without significant fat or salt.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs | 16g | 6% |
| Total Sugars | 10g | — |
| Added Sugars | 10g | 20% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base is composed of organic rice, cane, and tapioca syrups combined with fruit juice concentrates. Pectin and carnauba wax are used to achieve the gummy texture, resulting in a highly processed formulation.
Ingredients
Organic Rice Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca Syrup Solids, Water, Organic Pear Juice Concentrate, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Organic Natural Flavor, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Color (Organic Vegetable Juice, Organic Fruit Juice, Organic Annatto Extract), Organic Carnauba Wax.
