Twangers Blue Razz — DUMP
Munch or Dump rates Twangers Blue Razz by bobbys foods DUMP — score 17/90.
Sugar-coated candy belts built on sugar, glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil, dyed with artificial blue E133 and flavored with synthetic 'blue razz' flavorings. No real fruit anywhere.
Why this verdict
- Sugar is the #1 ingredient, glucose-fructose syrup the #2 — pure sugar delivery
- Three sweetener sources (sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose)
- Artificial blue dye E133 and synthetic flavorings stand in for real fruit
- Refined palm oil plus 52g sugar per 100g — empty, hyper-palatable calories
Ingredients (11)
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- glucose-fructose syrup (caution) — Industrial liquid sweetener (equivalent to HFCS); adds fast sugar and smooth texture.
- wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
- malic acid (safe) — Tartness, contributes the sour note.
- citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
- Dextrose (caution) — Second added sweetener.
- vegetable oil (palm oil (moderate) — Refined oil high in saturated fat used for texture; environmental concerns too.
- flavorings (caution) — Undisclosed flavor compounds; you don't get to know what they are.
- Color E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF) (concerning) — Artificial blue dye with no nutritional purpose; flagged in child-behaviour studies.
- Antioxidants E300, E306 (Vitamin C / tocopherols) (safe) — Added to protect the oil from going rancid; not a health benefit.
- Beeswax (glazing agent) (safe) — Surface glaze; harmless but means not vegan.