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Sunkist California Mandarins

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Common questions

Is Sunkist California Mandarins healthy?

Sunkist California Mandarins scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. California Mandarins are coated with food-grade waxes and resins to maintain freshness, which increases their processing level.

How processed is Sunkist California Mandarins?

Sunkist California Mandarins is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sunkist California Mandarins' score?

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

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Sunkist California Mandarins

Sunkist
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Keurig Dr Pepper
Category Fruits
Summary

California Mandarins are coated with food-grade waxes and resins to maintain freshness, which increases their processing level. Despite being a whole fruit, the use of these coatings classifies them as ultra-processed, limiting their score. The product remains nutritious due to its natural fruit content, but the processing level imposes a cap on the score.

Key ingredients 5

Beeswax
Good

Beeswax is a natural substance that helps preserve the fruit's freshness and is generally recognized as safe and beneficial.

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Food-Grade Vegetable Wax
Neutral

This wax is used to help keep the mandarins fresh and is considered safe for food contact, though it is an added coating.

Lac Resin
Neutral

Lac resin is a natural secretion used as a coating, providing a protective layer without adverse effects.

Wood Resin
Neutral

Wood resin is a natural substance used for coating, helping to maintain fruit quality without harmful implications.

En:e901
Neutral

E901 is a food additive derived from beeswax, used as a glazing agent to improve appearance and freshness.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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