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Summary
This product consists of Pink Lady apples, which are a nutritious whole food, but it also includes a shellac-based wax and natural flavors, indicating a moderate level of processing. While the apples themselves are beneficial, the addition of processed ingredients like natural flavors and wax reduces the overall healthfulness. The processing level limits the score, despite the presence of whole fruit.
Key ingredients 5
Pink Lady ApplesGood
Pink Lady Apples are naturally nutritious, providing fiber and vitamins, making them a healthy fruit choice.
Apple Juice ConcentrateGood
Apple juice concentrate enhances flavor naturally and is derived from real apples, adding to the fruit's appeal.
See more about Apple Juice Concentrate →Food-grade vegetable and/or shellac-based waxNeutral
This wax is used to preserve the apple's appearance and freshness; it's food-grade and generally considered safe.
WaterNeutral
Water is the base of the formulation — inert.
See more about Water →Natural FlavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavor →Processing
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