Value, Sour Watermelon Candy
Value, Sour Watermelon Candy by Giant provides 350 kcal per 100 g, with 60 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: gelatin.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 40 g (15 PIECES)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 32 g | 12% |
| Total sugars | 60 g | 24 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g | 4% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- 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)
- Low sodium
- 52 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.
Ingredients
Corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, gelatin, citric acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, sodium citrate, natural and artificial flavors, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, titanium dioxide.
- Allergens
- Gelatin
Additives 9
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
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) 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
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) 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
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Titanium dioxide.
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
- 40 g (15 PIECES)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0778367516426
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Value, Sour Watermelon Candy?
Value, Sour Watermelon Candy contains 350 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (40 g (15 PIECES)).
How much sugar is in Value, Sour Watermelon Candy?
Value, Sour Watermelon Candy has 60 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Value, Sour Watermelon Candy healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Value, Sour Watermelon Candy vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Value, Sour Watermelon Candy contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gelatin. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Value, Sour Watermelon Candy contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Blue 1 (E133) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 9, 2017. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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