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Fruit Roll-Ups Blastin' Berry Hot Colors: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Fruit Roll-Ups

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Fruit Roll-Ups blastin' berry hot colors received a Food Integrity Score of 34 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads like a candy-style fruit snack built from refined sweeteners, a palm oil fat, and multiple synthetic colors rather than fruit alone. Pear puree is present, but it sits far down a list crowded with sugars, texture helpers, and color additives. It fits best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday snack. Main considerations include synthetic color additives (red 40, yellow 5 & 6, blue 1), refined corn syrup and sugar as main sweeteners, and palm oil and maltodextrin as refined inputs. Simpler options: Look for fruit snacks sweetened with fruit juice and colored with plant-based sources; choose dried whole fruit or fruit leather with a short ingredient list.

Food Integrity Score 34/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Ultra-processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Synthetic color additives (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1)
  • Refined corn syrup and sugar as main sweeteners
  • Palm oil and maltodextrin as refined inputs

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for fruit snacks sweetened with fruit juice and colored with plant-based sources
  • Choose dried whole fruit or fruit leather with a short ingredient list

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Fruit Roll-Ups Blastin' Berry Hot Colors
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00016000355101
Serving size
14 g (1 Roll)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Blastin' Berry Hot Colors

Fruit Roll-Ups

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 colors plus corn syrup and palm oil make this a heavily engineered snack.

Consider This

Corn syrup, maltodextrin, monoglycerides, sodium citrate, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated fruit snacks.

Good Substitutes

Try dried whole fruit like apple or berry slices, or a fruit leather made from pureed fruit with no added syrups or artificial colors.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This reads like a candy-style fruit snack built from refined sweeteners, a palm oil fat, and multiple synthetic colors rather than fruit alone. Pear puree is present, but it sits far down a list crowded with sugars, texture helpers, and color additives. It fits best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday snack.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Synthetic color additives (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1)
  • Refined corn syrup and sugar as main sweeteners
  • Palm oil and maltodextrin as refined inputs

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Color (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1) — Artificial color additives
  • Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil — Refined industrial fat
  • Monoglycerides — Emulsifier additive
  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Color (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1) (8/10) — Multiple synthetic color additives.
  • Corn Syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup as a primary sweetener.
  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed inputs.

Better choice tips

  • Look for fruit snacks sweetened with fruit juice and colored with plant-based sources.
  • Choose dried whole fruit or fruit leather with a short ingredient list.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Corn Syrup, Sugar, Pear Puree, Maltodextrin, Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Monoglycerides, Fruit Pectin, Malic Acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Natural Flavor, Color (red 40, yellows 5 & 6, blue 1).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Color (red 40, yellows 5 & 6, blue 1)Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Synthetic dyes are a common family watchlist item for packaged snacks.

    Additional note

    Synthetic color additives used for visual appeal.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial color additives.

  2. Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrups add sweetness and texture with little whole-food content.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener syrup used as a primary sugar source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener syrup.

  3. MonoglyceridesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that shape texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to improve texture and consistency.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier additive.

  4. Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor is a broad term that hides the specific flavor inputs.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

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  1. MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernTexture helperWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Texture helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined carbohydrate used to build body and sweetness.

    Additional note

    Refined starch derivative used for bulk and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined starch derivative.

  2. Palm and/or Palm Kernel OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined palm oils are industrial fats commonly used in packaged snacks.

    Additional note

    Refined palm-derived fat used for texture and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined industrial fat.

  3. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a major sweetener in this formula.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar used as a primary sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  4. Sodium CitrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernBufferAdditive

    What this is

    Buffer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Sodium citrate is a formulation helper that stabilizes acidity.

    Additional note

    Buffering salt used to control acidity and texture.

  5. Citric AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Citric acid adjusts tartness and helps stability in candy-style products.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and preservation.

  6. Fruit PectinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernGelling agentAdditive

    What this is

    Gelling agent

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Pectin provides chew and gel structure in fruit snacks.

    Additional note

    Gelling agent derived from fruit.

  7. Malic AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Malic acid adds sourness and works alongside other acids.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for sour flavor.

  8. Pear PureeConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFruit ingredient

    What this is

    Fruit ingredient

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Fruit puree is a recognizable whole-food component.

    Additional note

    Fruit puree, present in a small amount.

  9. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Vitamin C is a recognizable nutrient added to the formula.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin, often used for nutrient fortification.

This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient profile resembles simple, recognizable foods. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn syrup", "maltodextrin", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn syrup", "maltodextrin", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Fruit Roll-Ups Blastin' Berry Hot Colors highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Fruit Roll-Ups Blastin' Berry Hot Colors shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Fruit Roll-Ups Blastin' Berry Hot Colors: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Corn syrup, Added sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low sodium per serving; Low saturated fat per serving; Contains a small amount of pear puree.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Corn syrup and added sugar are leading ingredients; Artificial colors Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1; Palm oil and multiple additives; ultra-processed.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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