Fruit snacks sound like a good idea, but are they? All of them are convenient and easy to slip into a backpack, it’s true, but some contain more fruit than others. And there’s only one way to tell for sure — check the ingredients list.

You make a lot of decisions for your family, especially when you’re food shopping. And you want to make sure you’re getting the best ingredients when choosing what to put into the cart. It’s important, because you want to give your kids the best start in life. But it can be challenging, and packaging can be confusing. You’ve got questions? We have answers!

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN FRUIT SNACKS

Individually packaged fruit snacks are a tasty addition to any lunchbox and make a handy to-go option for your kids (and for you too!) when you’re having fun on-the-run. The most important thing you can do is take the time to read the ingredients and compare nutrition labels, so you can pick the best fit for your family. Look for fruit-based ingredients and flavours your kids love.

HOW ABOUT FRUIT SNACKS CLAIMING, “MADE WITH REAL FRUIT”?

Not all fruit snacks are created equally. Fruit snacks on grocery store shelves can claim that they are “made with real fruit” if they include any amount of fruit purée in their formulations. But even if a product claims this, there could also be many other non-fruit ingredients, including maltodextrin, modified cornstarch, gelatin and preservatives. So, while they have a fruity taste, they’re really more like a sugary treat!

WHAT DOES “100% FRUIT” MEAN ON A PACKAGE?

These fruit snacks are made with real fruit purée and juices. There are only fruit-derived ingredients and natural flavours. You won’t find any non-fruit ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, refined white sugars, waxes, or artificial colours or flavours.

WHY CHOOSE SUNRYPE FOR YOUR FAMILY

SunRype Fruitsource and Fruit to Go fruit snacks are good choices for people who just love fruit. Plus, lots of flavour options means there’s one for every taste preference. The best part? SunRype is a Canadian brand based in the fruit-growing region of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

Containing 100% fruit with natural flavours, SunRype Fruit to Go are well portioned for kids, and SunRype Fruitsource is a great snack for adults — the larger bars contain a source of fibre and potassium, making them nutritious, good-tasting and satisfying snacks in between meals.

We use real fruit puree and juices to create fruit snacks your entire family will enjoy.