So I saw my kid munching on these Miguelito candies the other day and thought – dang, that’s the third pack this week! Got me wondering if these things are secretly loaded with sugar bombs. Grabbed my reading glasses and headed straight to the pantry to investigate.
The Sugar Detective Mission
First thing I did was fish out that half-empty Miguelito packet. Took me ages to find the tiny nutritional facts box hiding behind some cartoon drawings. Squinted at the ingredients list and boom – sugar’s literally the first thing on there. Not exactly shocking but still felt like a gut punch.
Then I pulled out my kitchen scale for backup action. Weighed five Miguelito pieces real careful – looked innocent enough, just some tiny chewy balls. When I did the math though? Nearly 4 grams of sugar per serving! That’s like tossing back a sugar packet from a coffee shop.
What Else I Uncovered
While I had the package under my microscope, noticed some other eyebrow-raisers:
- Zero protein or fiber – basically just empty calorie rockets
- Artificial colors listed as “Red 40” and “Yellow 5” – names that sound like paint buckets
- That sticky texture? Turns out it’s from corn syrup AND sugar. Double trouble!
The Lightbulb Moment
Remembered my niece celebrating her quinceañera last month – they had these exact candies sprinkled everywhere. Made me realize how we treat treats like everyday snacks. That same afternoon I caught myself popping Miguelitos while paying bills! Guess the apple doesn’t fall far – just like my kid, I’ve been mindlessly chewing too.
Final verdict? Miguelito’s basically a sugar party disguised as candy. Not gonna lie – still love that crazy cherry blast flavor. But now I stash them in the top cabinet where I need a stool to reach. Outta sight outta mouth!
