Understanding Processed Sweets: What are the ingredients in SpongeBob candy? and its place in a balanced diet
                                
                                
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                                According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), some versions of SpongeBob SquarePants gummy candy can be over 50% sugar by weight. This fact prompts a closer look at not just the high sugar content but also **what are the ingredients in SpongeBob candy?** and what they reveal about the wider category of ultra-processed snacks.