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Easter Taffy

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Easter Taffy

by Meijer 5.5 oz/156 g in Confectioneries Barcode 0719283574886
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Easter Taffy by Meijer provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 53.3 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 and comes in a 5.5 oz/156 g pack. Contains: eggs.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
53.3 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 5 pieces (30 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 400 kcal 120 kcal 409
Total fat 5 g 1.5 g 2% 9.5 −47%
Saturated fat 3.3 g 1 g 5% 6.1 −46%
Carbohydrates 90 g 27 g 10% 74.3 +21%
Total sugars 53.3 g 16 g 54.6
Added sugarsUSDA 53.3 g 16 g 32% 39.3 +35%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 3.4 −100%
Salt 0.3 g 0.1 g 0.3

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19360 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.

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

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Low sodium
100 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other confectioneries

Calories higher 43%
Sugars lower 45%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat higher 42%
Protein top 100%
Fiber 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 Flavors, Salt, Malic Acid, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Blue 1.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Eggs

Additives 5

Moderate overexposure risk

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

Banned by FDA from 2027 E127

FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.

FDA asks to phase out E102 · E110 · E133

Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) are 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

Banned in California from 2027 E127

The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.

Barred from California public schools E102 · E110 · E133

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E127 · E102 · E110 · E133

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) 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 · E110

In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

Restricted in the EU E127

In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1.

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

Quantity
5.5 oz/156 g
Serving size
5 pieces (30 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0719283574886

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Easter Taffy?

Easter Taffy contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (5 pieces (30 g)).

How much sugar is in Easter Taffy?

Easter Taffy has 53.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Easter 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 Easter Taffy vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Easter Taffy contain?

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

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

Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110); the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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