Gummi watermelon
by Mega
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Gummi watermelon by Mega receives a safety score of 75/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Gummi watermelon by Mega carries a composite safety score of 75/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Gummi watermelon is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 75/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SORBITOL, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ARABIC GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GLAZING AGENT, MINERAL OIL, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C RED #40). PACKED ON SHARED EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS, SOYBEANS, MILK, EGGS, TREE NUTS OR WHEAT. Nutrition Facts Various servings per container Serving size 10 pcs. (30g) Calories Amount/serving Total Fat Og Sat. Fat Og % DV* Amount/serving 0% Total Carb. 28g % 0% Dietary Fiber 0g Trans Fat Og Total Sugars 24g Cholesterol Omg 0% Sodium 40mg Incl. 24g Added Sugars 4 0% Protein Og per serving 110 Vitamin D 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Potassium 0% "The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutriti
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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