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Nerds Gummy Clusters

Common questions

Is Nerds Gummy Clusters healthy?

Nerds Gummy Clusters scores 13/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Nerds Gummy Clusters scores 13/100.

Does Nerds Gummy Clusters contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Nerds Gummy Clusters as seed-oil free.

Has Nerds Gummy Clusters been lab-tested?

Yes. Nerds Gummy Clusters 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 Nerds Gummy Clusters?

Nerds Gummy Clusters is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Nerds Gummy Clusters compare to other candy?

Nerds Gummy Clusters ranks #38 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 Nerds Gummy Clusters's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose 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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Nerds Gummy Clusters

Nerds
Seed oil free Lab tested
13 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 9
Owned by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
Category Candy
Summary

Nerds Gummy Clusters scores 13/100. Third-party 2025 testing detected 500 ppb arsenic. Four sweeteners (corn syrup + sugar + dextrose + modified food starch), every major petroleum dye (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Blue 2), and gelatin wrap the shell. At 500 ppb arsenic — among the worst five readings tested. Owned by Ferrara Candy Company.

Contaminants 1

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Arsenic
500 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 500 parts per billion — among the highest readings tested.

Key ingredients 14

Red 40
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye.

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Yellow 5
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye (tartrazine).

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Blue 1
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye.

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Blue 2
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye (Indigo Carmine).

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Corn Syrup
Bad

First ingredient — liquid industrial glucose.

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Sugar
Bad

Second sweetener.

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Dextrose
Bad

Third sweetener — triple sugar.

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Modified Food Starch
Bad

Chemically modified starch thickener.

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Natural & Artificial Flavors
Bad

Mix of proprietary and undisclosed synthetic flavor compounds.

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Gelatin
Neutral

Animal-derived collagen protein, typical gummy binder.

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Malic Acid
Neutral

Tartness acidulant.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

pH stabilizer.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

pH stabilizer.

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Carnauba Wax
Neutral

Plant-based coating.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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