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Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy

by Impact Confections Inc. in Confectioneries Barcode 0074013515134
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy by Impact Confections Inc. provides 344 kcal per 100 g, with 50 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: gelatin, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
3.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
50 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 pieces (32 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 344 kcal 110 kcal 409 −16%
Total fat 3.1 g 1 g 1% 9.5 −67%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 6.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 75 g 24 g 9% 74.3
Total sugars 50 g 16 g 54.6 −8%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 3.3 −100%
Salt 0.4 g 0.1 g 0.3 +36%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19343 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.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Low saturated fat
0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)

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 lower 26%
Sugars lower 34%
Salt higher 20%
Saturated fat lower 1%
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, hydrogenated soybean oil, modified corn starch, mono & diglycerides, salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, modified soy protein, sodium hexametaphosphate, gelatin, hydrogenated palm oil, yellow 6, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, artificial flavor.

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GelatinSoybeans

Additives 10

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High 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

FDA asks to phase out E129 · E102 · E110 · E133

Red 40 (E129), 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

Barred from California public schools E129 · E102 · E110 · E133

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), 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 E129 · E102 · E110 · E133

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), 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 · E129

In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, 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

Serving size
4 pieces (32 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0074013515134

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy?

Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy contains 344 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (4 pieces (32 g)).

How much sugar is in Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy?

Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy has 50 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix 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 Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Does Melster Candies, Fall Festival Mix Taffy contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them 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), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129). 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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