Why Are There Carrot-Shaped Fruit Snacks In Mott's Medleys? - Tasting Table

"Tiktokkers have noted the curious veggie shape, while netizens have been quick to point out that the package clearly states that the snack medley is made with real fruit and vegetable juices. Though the label on the packaging advertises the snacks as a fruit medley, the ingredient list is clear that vegetable juice is also used to make these snacks."

"Mott's Medleys assorted fruit gummy snacks offer sweet morsels to chomp down on in the middle of the day, but the flavors of each shape aren't necessarily describable. While there is a noticeable difference between the different kinds of gummies, the exact flavors are difficult to pinpoint. The carrot shape, for example, is tasty, but you may not be quick to describe this gummy as carrot-flavored in a carefully conducted taste test."

Mott's Medleys assorted fruit gummies contain a carrot-shaped piece made with carrot juice. Social media users noticed the carrot shape and packaging states the snacks are made with real fruit and vegetable juices. Small snack bags may hide the vegetable juice listing, while boxes more clearly show a pictured carrot. Each pouch contains about 80 calories and serves as a sweet mid-day snack. Flavor differences among shapes are noticeable but exact flavors are hard to pinpoint; the carrot gummy tastes pleasant without a distinctly carrot-like flavor. Ingredients include corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, and pear, apple, and carrot juice concentrates; the recipe omits artificial flavors or colors, gelatin, high fructose corn syrup, and hydrogenated oils.

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