Haribo Happy Cola Candy — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Haribo Happy Cola Candy by Haribo ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

Three different sugars stacked together with flavor and a stabilizer make this pure engineered sweetness with zero nutrition.

Why this verdict

• Three stacked sweeteners (glucose syrup, sugar, dextrose) — pure engineered sugar
• Glucose syrup is the #1 ingredient — fast blood-sugar spike
• Zero protein, fiber, or nutrients — empty calories
• Carrageenan stabilizer plus wax glaze flag industrial processing
• NOVA group 4: ultra-processed confectionery

Ingredients (11)

• glucose syrup (caution) — A second refined sweetener in the caramel.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Dextrose (caution) — Second added sweetener.
• gelatin (moderate) — Animal-derived binder for the frosting; makes the product non-vegetarian.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Flavor (moderate) — Undisclosed nacho flavor blend.
• Beeswax (White and Yellow) (safe) — Glazing agent for shine; inert and safe.
• carnauba wax (safe) — Plant wax used to keep the bears from sticking.
• sodium citrate (moderate) — Emulsifying salt in the process cheese.
• caramel syrup (moderate) — Adds color and yet more sugar; minor contributor.
• Carrageenan (moderate) — Seaweed-derived stabilizer; some people report digestive sensitivity.