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Banana Taffy

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Banana Taffy

by Sweet Candy in Confectioneries Barcode 0071443031876
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Banana Taffy by Sweet Candy provides 381 kcal per 100 g, with 54.8 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category. Contains: eggs.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
4.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
54.8 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 7 pieces (42 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 381 kcal 160 kcal 409 −7%
Total fat 4.8 g 2 g 3% 9.5 −50%
Saturated fat 3.6 g 1.5 g 8% 6.1 −42%
Carbohydrates 90.5 g 38 g 14% 74.3 +22%
Total sugars 54.8 g 23 g 54.6
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 3.3 −100%
Salt 0.4 g 0.2 g 0.3 +40%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19347 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other confectioneries

Calories lower 48%
Sugars lower 48%
Salt higher 19%
Saturated fat higher 41%
Protein top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Corn syrup, sugar, coconut oil, egg whites, natural and artificial flavor, salt, yellow #5.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Eggs

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Regulatory status of its additives

How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.

United States

FDA asks to phase out E102

Yellow 5 (E102) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.

California

Barred from California public schools E102

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E102

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.

European Union

Warning label required in the EU E102

In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5.

Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.

Product details

Serving size
7 pieces (42 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0071443031876

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Banana Taffy?

Banana Taffy contains 381 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (7 pieces (42 g)).

How much sugar is in Banana Taffy?

Banana Taffy has 54.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Banana Taffy healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Banana Taffy vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Banana Taffy contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Does Banana Taffy contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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