Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends

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Is Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends healthy?

Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends 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 organic ingredients and beneficial components like gelatin, organic lemon juice concentrate, and agar, which are minimally processed and provide nutritional benefits.

How processed is Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends?

Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Agar counts in its favor; Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Black Forest Organic Gummy Forest Friends

Black Forest
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$8.65 · 1.1 lb · $0.48 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Ferrero
Category Candy
Summary

This product contains organic ingredients and beneficial components like gelatin, organic lemon juice concentrate, and agar, which are minimally processed and provide nutritional benefits. However, it is still a processed food with a high sugar content, which impacts its overall healthiness. The use of organic tapioca syrup and organic cane sugar contributes to the high carbohydrate and sugar levels, which are significant factors in the score.

Key ingredients 7

Agar
Good

Agar is a plant-based gelling agent that provides a vegetarian alternative to gelatin, supporting dietary preferences.

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Gelatin
Neutral

Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, used to give gummies their chewy texture without adding flavor.

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Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Organic Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Organic Tapioca Starch acts as a thickening agent and helps give the gummies their structure without artificial ingredients.

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Organic Potato Starch
Neutral

Organic Potato Starch is used as a natural thickener and stabilizer, contributing to the gummy's texture.

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Organic Tapioca Syrup
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Organic Cane Sugar is a common sweetener that can contribute to high sugar intake, which may impact health if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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