Nutrition Nugget: Trader Joe's Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms

Nutrition Nugget: Trader Joe's Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms

Author: Jenn Trepeck July 3, 2026 Duration: 14:06

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Trader Joe's Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms, the sugar-free candy that has been lighting up social media for an unexpected reason. Are these wiggly little treats a guilt-free snack or a recipe for disaster? With a blend of alternative sweeteners, two different functional fibers, and zero grams of sugar per serving, Trader Joe's is clearly making a play for the health-conscious candy lover. Jenn is pulling back the curtain on what is really inside these worms and why so many people are finding themselves making a very urgent trip to the bathroom after eating them. Is this a smart swap for your favorite sour candy, or is the marketing working a little too hard to convince you these are something they are not? Tune in before you reach for that bag. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a Nutrition Nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

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