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Motts Berry Flavored Fruit Snacks: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Motts

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Motts mott's berry flavored fruit snacks received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads as a candy-style fruit snack with fruit juice concentrates playing a supporting role. Corn syrup and sugar carry most of the load, while modified starch, oils, flavor, and wax handle texture and finish. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than a regular fruit substitute. Main considerations include corn syrup and sugar lead the ingredient list, modified corn starch and multiple helper additives, and vague natural flavor and refined oil. Simpler options: Choose whole fresh berries or fruit for a closer-to-whole option; look for fruit snacks sweetened primarily with fruit, without corn syrup or modified starch.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

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

What to watch?

  • Corn syrup and sugar lead the ingredient list
  • Modified corn starch and multiple helper additives
  • Vague natural flavor and refined oil

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose whole fresh berries or fruit for a closer-to-whole option
  • Look for fruit snacks sweetened primarily with fruit, without corn syrup or modified starch

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Motts Berry Flavored Fruit Snacks
Brand
Motts
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00016000180031
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 Berry Flavored Fruit Snacks

Motts

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Corn syrup, sugar, and modified corn starch lead the list, so this is mostly refined sweetener and starch.

Consider This

Modified corn starch, sunflower or canola oil, natural flavor, and carnauba wax point to a factory-formulated snack rather than a simple fruit food.

Good Substitutes

Whole fresh berries, or a homemade fruit leather made from pureed fruit with no added corn syrup.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This reads as a candy-style fruit snack with fruit juice concentrates playing a supporting role. Corn syrup and sugar carry most of the load, while modified starch, oils, flavor, and wax handle texture and finish. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than a regular fruit substitute.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Corn syrup and sugar lead the ingredient list
  • Modified corn starch and multiple helper additives
  • Vague natural flavor and refined oil

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Corn Syrup — Refined corn syrup sweetener
  • Sugar — Refined sugar sweetener
  • Sunflower and/or Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Carnauba Wax — Glazing agent

Highest concern ingredients

  • Corn Syrup (6/10) — Refined sweetener leading the ingredient list.
  • Modified Corn Starch (6/10) — Chemically modified starch used for texture.
  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources.

Better choice tips

  • Choose whole fresh berries or fruit for a closer-to-whole option.
  • Look for fruit snacks sweetened primarily with fruit, without corn syrup or modified starch.

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, Vegetable and Fruit Juice added for Color, Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, 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.

  1. Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined corn syrup is a major sweetener many users prefer to limit.

    Additional note

    Refined liquid sweetener used as a main ingredient.

    Family watchlist

    Refined corn syrup sweetener

  2. 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 cooking.

    Additional note

    Chemically altered starch used for texture.

  3. Sunflower and/or Canola OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who prefer minimally refined fats.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil, used for texture and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  4. Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — 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 term that hides the specific flavor compounds used.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor system with no specific source named.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

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  1. 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 main sweetener many users prefer to watch.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar, listed as a major sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar sweetener

  2. Vegetable and Fruit Juice added for ColorConcern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Juice added for color is a formulation choice rather than a flavor-driven ingredient.

    Additional note

    Juice used specifically to add color to the product.

  3. Carnauba WaxConcern 4/10 — Mild concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Glazing agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Carnauba wax is a glazing agent used for shine and surface finish.

    Additional note

    Plant wax used as a glazing agent.

  4. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Citric acid is a common acidulant used to adjust tartness and stability.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant for tartness and preservation support.

  5. Sodium CitrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernBufferAdditive

    What this is

    Buffer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Sodium citrate is a formulation buffer that controls acidity and texture.

    Additional note

    Buffering salt used for acidity control.

  6. Fruit PectinConcern 3/10 — Mild concernGelling agentAdditive

    What this is

    Gelling agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Pectin is a gelling agent that helps give the chewy structure.

    Additional note

    Gelling agent extracted from fruit.

  7. Malic AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Malic acid is an added acidulant for tartness and flavor.

    Additional note

    Acidulant that adds a sharp tart note.

  8. Pear Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit concentrate

    What this is

    Fruit concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Fruit concentrate adds some fruit character but is still concentrated sugar.

    Additional note

    Concentrated fruit juice providing sweetness and flavor.

  9. Apple Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit concentrate

    What this is

    Fruit concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Fruit concentrate adds some fruit character but is still concentrated sugar.

    Additional note

    Concentrated fruit juice providing sweetness and flavor.

  10. Carrot Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit concentrate

    What this is

    Fruit concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Concentrated juice here adds color and sweetness rather than whole-food structure.

    Additional note

    Concentrated vegetable juice, often used for color.

  11. 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 C is a functional additive rather than a whole-food component.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin, often used for fortification or stability.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to a simple, recognizable, high-integrity 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-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", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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.

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  • 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", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary 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.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary 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.)

    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 Motts Berry Flavored Fruit Snacks 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?

Motts Berry Flavored Fruit Snacks shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Motts Berry Flavored Fruit 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: Simple, short ingredient list; Low sodium per serving; Contains a small amount of fruit and vegetable juice.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Corn syrup and sugar are the first two ingredients; Almost no protein or fiber per serving; Contains added sugar in every pouch.

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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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