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Outshine Fruit Bars Strawberry
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Frozen desserts

Outshine Fruit Bars Strawberry

14.7 fl oz/435 mL

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains added sugars
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 48

Outshine Fruit Bars Strawberry scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. Sugars 9.7 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 Strawberry

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Locust bean gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [5][4]
subtotal−26.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 9.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 48Okay

100 − 52.5 = 47.5 → 48

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00041548610047 · 2026-07-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy42 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates10.4 g
Sugars9.7 g
Added sugars8.3 g
Fiber0.7 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1 bars (72 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

STRAWBERRIES, WATER, CANE SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), STRAWBERRY JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE), NATURAL FLAVOR, BEET JUICE COLOR, TURMERIC OLEORESIN COLOR.

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Recalls

  • Outshine fruit bars strawberry

    FDA · Sep 2, 2026 · Class II

    Foreign object: products may contain glass pieces

    Lots: Batch code/ Best Before (bottom of package): LLA616903 30 SEP 2027 LLA617003 30 SEP 2027 LLA617103 30 SEP 2027 LLA617203 30 SEP 2027 LLA617303 30 SEP 2027 LLA617403 30 SEP 2027 LLA617503 30 SEP 2027 LLA617603 30 SEP 2027 LLA620303 31 OCT 2027 LLA620403 31 OCT 2027 LLA620503 31 OCT 2027 LLA620603 31 OCT 2027 LLA620703 31 OCT 2027 LLA620803 31 OCT 2027 LLA620903 31 OCT 2027 LLA621003 31 OCT 2027 LLA621103 31 OCT 2027 LLA621203 31 OCT 2027 LLA621303 30 NOV 2027 LLA621403 30 NOV 2027 LLA621503 30 NOV 2027 LLA621603 30 NOV 2027

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  6. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  7. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org