Sohna Amla Candy — BULLSHIT
Munch or Dump rates Sohna Amla Candy by Markfed Sohna BULLSHIT — score 0/90.
Sold as '100% natural, no preservatives' immunity candy, but the label literally lists a preservative (sodium benzoate) and sugar is a dominant ingredient. It's a sugar-coated snack wearing a health-food costume.
Why this verdict
- Marketed 'no preservatives' but lists Preservative INS-211 (sodium benzoate) on the label
- Sold as a natural health/immunity product while sugar is a leading ingredient
- Real amla vitamin C is heavily diluted by the sugar candying process
- Citric acid added as an acidity regulator, not a whole-food ingredient
Ingredients (4)
- Amla (Indian gooseberry) (safe) — Genuine whole fruit and a strong natural source of vitamin C and antioxidants — the one real asset here.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Citric Acid (INS 330) (safe) — Common acidulant, safe in these amounts.
- Preservative (INS 211, Sodium Benzoate) (moderate) — Shelf-life preservative that can form trace benzene when combined with the added acids.