Frozen desserts
Outshine Fruit bars
14.7 fl oz/435 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 49
Outshine Fruit bars scores 49 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Fruit bars
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 51 = 49
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 43 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g |
| Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Added sugars | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 bar (70 g)
Ingredients
- CONCORD GRAPE PUREE
- WATER
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- GRAPE JUICE FOR COLOR
- MALIC ACID
- GUAR GUM
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
- CAROB BEAN GUM
Label text, as published
CONCORD GRAPE PUREE, WATER, CANE SUGAR, GRAPE JUICE FOR COLOR, MALIC ACID, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CAROB BEAN GUM
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Recalls
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Outshine fruit bars grape
FDA · Sep 2, 2026 · Class II
Foreign object: products may contain glass pieces
Lots: Batch code/ Best Before (bottom of package): LLA616803 30 SEP 2027 LLA616903 30 SEP 2027 LLA619703 31 OCT 2027 UPC Bottom of package: 041548244044 LLA619803 31 OCT 2027 LLA619903 31 OCT 2027 LLA620003 31 OCT 2027 LLA620103 31 OCT 2027 LLA620203 31 OCT 2027 LLA620303 31 OCT 2027
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More from Outshine
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org