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Motts Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Motts mott's assorted fruit flavored snacks received a Food Integrity Score of 44 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a candy-style formula than a fruit product, with sweeteners leading and fruit juice concentrates serving as a flavor and color base. It's a treat to enjoy occasionally rather than a regular snack. The main reasons for the lower score are the refined sweeteners, modified starch, and multiple additives doing texture, acidity, and appearance work. Main considerations include refined sweeteners lead the ingredient list, modified corn starch and multiple additives signal formulation, and vague color and natural flavor sources. Simpler options: Choose whole fresh or unsweetened dried fruit instead; look for fruit snacks listing whole fruit as the first ingredient.
Food Integrity Score 44/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined sweeteners lead the ingredient list
- Modified corn starch and multiple additives signal formulation
- Vague color and natural flavor sources
Simpler options to consider
- Choose whole fresh or unsweetened dried fruit instead
- Look for fruit snacks listing whole fruit as the first ingredient
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Motts Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks
- Brand
- Motts
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00016000194038- Serving size
- 23 g (1 pouch)
- 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
Mott's Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks
Motts
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup, sugar, and modified corn starch lead this list, with sunflower/canola oil and carnauba wax also present.
Consider This
Modified corn starch, refined sweeteners, citric acid, sodium citrate, and carnauba wax are typical of factory-formulated fruit snacks.
Good Substitutes
Whole fresh fruit, or dried fruit with no added sugar, gives you real fruit without the refined sweetener and texture helpers.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a candy-style formula than a fruit product, with sweeteners leading and fruit juice concentrates serving as a flavor and color base. It's a treat to enjoy occasionally rather than a regular snack. The main reasons for the lower score are the refined sweeteners, modified starch, and multiple additives doing texture, acidity, and appearance work.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sweeteners lead the ingredient list
- Modified corn starch and multiple additives signal formulation
- Vague color and natural flavor sources
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener
- Sugar — Refined added sugar
- Fruit Pectin — Texture-setting agent
- Sunflower and/or Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
- Vegetable and Fruit Juice added for Color — Vague color source
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Corn Syrup (6/10) — Refined sweetener leading the list
- Modified Corn Starch (6/10) — Texture-engineering starch
- Natural Flavor (5/10) — Vague undisclosed flavor system
Better choice tips
- Choose whole fresh or unsweetened dried fruit instead
- Look for fruit snacks listing whole fruit as the first ingredient
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Pear Juice Concentrate, Apple Juice Concentrate, Carrot Juice Concentrate. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Sodium Citrate, Fruit Pectin, Malic Acid, Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Vegetable and Fruit Juice added for Color, Natural Flavor, Carnauba Wax.Adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener that leads the list and adds sugar without fiber.
Additional note
Refined liquid sweetener, a major ingredient here.
Family watchlist
Refined corn syrup sweetener
Modified Corn StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchAdditive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starch signals texture engineering beyond simple food prep.
Additional note
Modified starch used for texture.
Sunflower and/or Canola OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item, though present in trace amounts.
Additional note
Refined vegetable oil used in small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Natural FlavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is a broad category that hides the specific flavor sources.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed sources.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
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SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a major sweetener source in this product.
Additional note
Refined sweetener listed second.
Family watchlist
Refined added sugar
Sodium CitrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernBuffer / acidity regulatorAdditive
What this is
Buffer / acidity regulator
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Buffering agents signal formulation control of acidity and texture.
Additional note
Buffering salt used to control acidity.
Fruit PectinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernGelling agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gelling agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gelling agents support chewy texture in formulated snacks.
Additional note
Gelling agent that helps set texture.
Family watchlist
Texture-setting gum-like agent
Vegetable and Fruit Juice added for ColorConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified juices used for color make the color source less transparent.
Additional note
Vague color source, exact juices not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague color source
Carnauba WaxConcern 4/10 — Mild concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Glazing waxes signal coating and appearance work on the product.
Additional note
Plant-derived coating wax used for glazing.
Pear Juice ConcentrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFruit juice concentrate
What this is
Fruit juice concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated juice adds sugar and flavor rather than whole fruit structure.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice, a sweetening and flavor base.
Apple Juice ConcentrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFruit juice concentrate
What this is
Fruit juice concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated juice adds sugar and flavor rather than whole fruit structure.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice, a sweetening and flavor base.
Carrot Juice ConcentrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFruit juice concentrate
What this is
Fruit juice concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated vegetable juice supports color and flavor rather than whole food structure.
Additional note
Concentrated juice, used mainly for color and flavor.
Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulant adds tartness and supports shelf stability.
Additional note
Acidulant, common and recognizable.
Malic AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulant adds sour flavor in formulated candy-style snacks.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tartness.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin additiveAdditive
What this is
Vitamin additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added vitamin fortification signals formulation rather than whole fruit.
Additional note
Added vitamin, often used for label nutrition.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely a food resembles a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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-outsMetabolic 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.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary 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", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Motts Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Motts Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Motts Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks: 9g 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: Fruit and vegetable juice concentrates for color and flavor; Very low saturated fat and sodium per pouch; Simple, few-component ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Corn syrup and sugar are the first two ingredients; Around 9g sugar with almost no fiber or protein; Ultra-processed with starches, flavors, and waxes.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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