any questions?

• What’s in the fruit snacks?

  The main ingredients are organic fruit and vegetable purees, juices, and juice concentrates, equivalent to at least one full 80g serving of produce per packet, plus inulin - a prebiotic fiber derived from the agave and chicory plants. The fruit snacks are set using pectin, from citrus fruit, and the only preservative added is lemon juice. Traces of sunflower oil (used to grease the gumdrop molds) and rice flour (to stop them sticking together) are also present. All ingredients are certified organic. No refined sugars or artificial sweeteners are added. Find the full ingredients and nutrition facts for each flavor here: berrylicious, bananarama, passionista and gingerella. 

• How do they compare to standard gummies (candy)?

  Unlike most other gummies, our fruit snacks do not contain refined sugars or artificial sweeteners, only sugars derived from fruits and veggies. The fruit snacks are set using pectin (plant-derived), rather than gelatin (animal-derived). They contain no dyes, colorants, carriers, artificial flavors or preservatives. Notably, each packet of fruit snacks delivers the same amount of gut-friendly plant fiber as a cup of brown rice - as far as we know, this is unique to kencko (most gummies contain zero fiber). Fiber helps your body to absorb sugars more slowly - compare the effect of eating whole fruit versus drinking fruit juice.

• Why does the label say “added sugar?” I thought you said no sugar is added.

  We definitely do not add any refined sugar to our fruit snacks. However, it’s no secret that our fruit snacks are rich in naturally-occurring sugars - that’s one of the reasons they taste so yummy! The ingredients include fruit and vegetable juices in regular and concentrated forms, as well as fruit and vegetable purees. Sugars from concentrated fruit juice are counted as “added sugars” in the US (though not in Europe) - so they are listed that way on the nutrition facts label.

• Are they vegan-friendly?

  Yes. Our fruit snacks are set with pectin (from citrus fruits) and do not contain any animal products or derivatives.

• Do the fruit snacks contain allergens?

  kencko fruit snacks may contain wheat (gluten). Our production facility handles wheat, so we can't guarantee our products are entirely free from trace amounts of gluten.

• What is the usable shelf life of kencko packets?

  When we pack our smoothies, protein smoothies, iced lattes, fruit snacks, and easy oatmeal, we print a "Best Before" date on the packet, which indicates for how long it will be at its freshest – generally 3-6 months from when you receive it.

  Please note that the "Best Before" date includes a month and a year, and that the product will still be at optimal freshness until the last day of that month. (For example, a "Best Before" date of "03.2029" would still be at its best through the entire month of March, 2029.)

  However, for freeze-dried products like our beverage mixes, fruit snacks, and oats, the printed month is a measure of quality, not a reflection of food safety. It's still safe to shake up and enjoy a kencko drinkm enjoy your fruit snacks, or heat up a bowl of oats for up to three months after the printed "Best Before" date.

  Since our products are made of natural ingredients, you might notice small changes in color, texture, and/or flavor.