When “Fun” means “Junk”

As Kauffman's Index indicates, the F-word on food packages is a telling euphemism.

Kauffman’s Index

Number of “fun” food items spotted at Pak ‘N Save or Safeway: 11

Number spotted at Whole Foods: 0

Number labeled “fun” due to size: 3

Percentage of “fun” foods that target children: 72

Percentage in which sugar is the number one ingredient: 45

Percentage containing artificial flavors: 81

Percentage containing artificial coloring: 63

Average number of coloring agents: 3.85

Most common word on kids’ food packages at Whole Foods: “No”

The Items in Question

Safeway Fun & Fruity Cereal

Marshmallow Mania Pebbles

Kellogg’s Fun Pak cereals

Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot

Pillsbury Funfetti Premium Cake Mix

Pillsbury Funfetti Icing

Campbell’s Jimmy Neutron Condensed Soup

Fun Size Nestle candies

Scooby Doo Edible Cake Decoration

Nabisco Fun Packs (Kid Sense Cheese Nips)

Kid Cuisine Fun Nuggets

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