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MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP

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Common questions

Is MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP healthy?

MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP scores 65/100 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 natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing positively to its nutritional profile.

How processed is MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP?

MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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MANDARIN ORANGES SEGMENTS IN LIGHT SYRUP

Topco Associates, Inc.
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Topco Associates, Inc.
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing positively to its nutritional profile. However, the addition of refined sugar increases the calorie content without providing nutritional benefits, and the product is moderately processed. The presence of citric acid as an additive is minimal, but the overall processing level limits its health score.

Key ingredients 4

Mandarin Oranges
Neutral

Whole fruit segments providing natural vitamins and dietary fiber, though packaged in sweetened syrup.

Water
Neutral

Essential hydrator used as a base for the light syrup solution.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used to control acidity and maintain freshness.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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