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Salt Water Taffy

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Salt Water Taffy

by Essential Everyday 28 g in Confectioneries Barcode 0041303064221
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Salt Water Taffy by Essential Everyday is listed in the Confectioneries category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 28 g pack. Contains: eggs, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
31.9 g · High
Saturated fat
12.7 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 pieces (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Total fat 31.9 g 8.9 g 11% 9.5 +236%
Saturated fat 12.7 g 3.6 g 18% 6.1 +107%
Added sugarsUSDA 46.4 g 13 g 26% 39.3 +18%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 3.4 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.3 −96%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19349 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.

Compared with other confectioneries

Salt lower 34%
Saturated fat higher 22%
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, PALM OIL, EGG WHITES, EVAPORATED MILK, COCOA, MOLASSES, SEA SALT, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (INCLUDING FD&C BLUE 1, RED 3, RED 40, YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6).

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
EggsMilkSoybeans

Additives 9

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Quantity
28 g
Serving size
4 pieces (28 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0041303064221

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Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Water 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 Salt Water Taffy vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Salt Water Taffy contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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