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Laffy Taffy Banana

Common questions

Is Laffy Taffy Banana healthy?

Laffy Taffy Banana scores 15/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Laffy Taffy Banana scores 15/100.

Does Laffy Taffy Banana contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Laffy Taffy Banana, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Laffy Taffy Banana been lab-tested?

Yes. Laffy Taffy Banana carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 1 contaminant (including Arsenic) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Laffy Taffy Banana?

Laffy Taffy Banana is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Laffy Taffy Banana compare to other candy?

Laffy Taffy Banana ranks #30 of 56 candy in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is SOLELY Organic Mango & Guava Fruit Gummies at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive Laffy Taffy Banana's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Palm Oil 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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Laffy Taffy Banana

Laffy Taffy
Contains seed oils Lab tested
15 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 6
Owned by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
Category Candy
Summary

Laffy Taffy Banana scores 15/100. Third-party 2025 testing detected 440 ppb arsenic — a severe contamination level. While the wrapper touts 'No Artificial Flavors,' the product is still built on a triple-industrial base of corn syrup, sugar, and palm oil, with mono- and diglycerides (trans-fat risk) and GMO soy lecithin. The arsenic contamination overrides the natural-flavor positioning. Owned by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero).

Contaminants 1

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Arsenic
440 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. No safe level of arsenic exposure exists; chronic exposure is linked to increased cancer risk (lung, skin, kidney, bladder), cardiovascular disease, and neurodevelopmental harm in children.

Independent third-party testing detected arsenic at 440 parts per billion — a severe contamination level.

Key ingredients 8

Corn Syrup
Bad

First ingredient — industrial glucose from corn refining.

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Sugar
Bad

Second sweetener — pure refined sucrose.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Industrially processed tropical oil, hexane-extracted, high saturated fat. Associated with inflammatory effects and significant deforestation concerns.

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Mono- and Diglycerides
Bad

Industrial emulsifiers; can contain residual trans fats not required on label at <0.5g/serving.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic flavor constituents.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Industrial emulsifier, typically derived from GMO soy.

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Malic Acid
Neutral

Tartness acidulant.

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Salt
Neutral

Sodium.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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