Tag: Junior mints

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), certain versions of Junior Mints are classified as an unhealthy ultra-processed food, with some containing up to 84% sugar by weight. This statistic directly challenges the notion that Junior Mints are a healthy snack, highlighting the need to look beyond flavor and consider the hard nutritional data.

According to the Environmental Working Group, some varieties of Junior Mints are classified as an unhealthy ultra-processed food, with certain options containing 80-84% sugar by weight. Are Junior Mints healthy for you? The answer depends on understanding what’s really inside the little chocolate-covered mints.

Over 79 million households purchased candy canes and other holiday candy during the 2021 holiday season, and many might be surprised to learn that seemingly harmless sweets often contain animal products. Junior Mints, a beloved movie theater snack, fall into this category, leaving many to wonder, why are junior mints not vegan?