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Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime

Common questions

Is Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime healthy?

Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime scores 11/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime scores 11/100 — tied for the worst in the dataset.

Does Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime been lab-tested?

Yes. Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime 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 Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime?

Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime compare to other candy?

Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime ranks #45 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 Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar, Corn Syrup, 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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Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime

Tootsie
Contains seed oils Lab tested
11 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 8
Owned by Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
Category Candy
Summary

Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime scores 11/100 — tied for the worst in the dataset. Third-party 2025 testing detected 570 ppb arsenic — the highest reading across all 28 candies tested. The palm oil + three petroleum dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) combined with the highest arsenic level in the survey makes this among the most problematic mass-market candies tested. Owned by Tootsie Roll Industries.

Contaminants 1

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Arsenic
570 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 570 parts per billion — among the highest readings tested.

Key ingredients 11

Yellow 5
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye linked to child hyperactivity.

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Yellow 6
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye (Sunset Yellow). EU requires warning label for children.

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Blue 1
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye.

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Sugar
Bad

First ingredient — pure refined sucrose.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

Second sweetener — highly processed liquid glucose.

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Palm Oil
Bad

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

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Industrial emulsifier typically derived from GMO soy.

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Artificial & Natural Flavors
Bad

Undisclosed synthetic flavor compounds.

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Condensed Skim Milk
Neutral

Reduces to sugar-and-protein slurry.

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Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
Neutral

Dutch-process cocoa can concentrate heavy metals (lead/cadmium) versus natural cocoa.

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Whey
Neutral

Dairy byproduct.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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