Tops Markets, LLC
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Label Serving
22.600000381469727 g
Barcode
070784474236
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.9/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (22.6 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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12 / 14 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GELATIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (COLOR), TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR).
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Apple Juice Concentrate
sweetener / flavor / humectant
Gelatin
E441
No NotablesGelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Ascorbic Acid
E300
No NotablesAntioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner
Sodium Citrate
E331
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods.
Flavoring
flavour
Carnauba Wax
E903
No NotablesGlazing agent, surface finishing agent, and moisture barrier
Fruit And Vegetable Juice
Natural coloring agent, flavoring agent, sweetener, and nutrient fortification
Spirulina Extract
Paprika Extract
E160C
No NotablesColoring agent and flavoring
Turmeric Oleoresin Color
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
2 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
3 Apple Juice Concentrate | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener / flavor / humectant | Apple juice concentrate functions primarily as a caloric sweetener and contributes to total daily free sugar intake, suggesting consumption should be balanced within nutritional guidelines. |
4 Gelatin E441 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener | Gelatin is a naturally derived protein ingredient widely recognized as safe for general consumption within standard dietary patterns. |
5 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
6 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
7 Ascorbic Acid E300 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Antioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner | Ascorbic acid is a widely recognized essential nutrient and antioxidant with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
8 Sodium Citrate E331 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods. | Sodium citrate is widely permitted globally for food applications with a well-established safety profile, with total sodium content remaining the primary consideration for daily consumption. |
9 Flavoring | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
10 Carnauba Wax E903 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Glazing agent, surface finishing agent, and moisture barrier | Carnauba wax is a naturally derived substance recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits. |
11 Fruit And Vegetable Juice | ✓Low Concern | Natural coloring agent, flavoring agent, sweetener, and nutrient fortification | Fruit and vegetable juice is a naturally derived ingredient utilized for flavor and color, though concentrated forms contribute to dietary caloric and sugar intake. |
12 Spirulina Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Paprika Extract E160C | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and flavoring | Paprika extract is a widely accepted natural coloring agent with a well-established safety profile for standard dietary consumption levels. |
14 Turmeric Oleoresin Color | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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