Mandarin Oranges

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Is Mandarin Oranges healthy?

Mandarin Oranges scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, and are minimally processed.

How processed is Mandarin Oranges?

Mandarin Oranges is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mandarin Oranges' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mandarin Oranges, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mandarin Oranges

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80 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, and are minimally processed. The inclusion of white grape juice concentrate and lemon juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and acidity, enhancing flavor without the use of refined sugars. However, the product is processed, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient list and minimal additives.

Key ingredients 6

Mandarin Oranges
Good

Whole fruit providing natural vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to support overall health.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a basic liquid medium for the fruit.

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White Grape Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Used to sweeten the fruit pack naturally, though it adds concentrated fruit sugars.

Lemon Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Used in small amounts to balance flavor and maintain acidity.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used for tartness and preservation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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