Is Backpack Clip & Brach's Conversation Hearts Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Brach's

Backpack Clip & Brach's Conversation Hearts is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Brach's. The product scores 25/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.

25 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 25

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavors and colorants like Red 40 Lake and Yellow 5 Lake, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.

Main concern

Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) that raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains glycerin, which acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the product.

Concerns

  • Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) that raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
  • Artificial flavors are present, indicating a lack of natural flavoring, which may affect overall quality.
  • High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup contributes to a highly processed composition.
  • Gelatin, derived from animal sources, raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal products.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3431136

More from this brand: Brach's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: gelatin

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Frequently asked questions

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We detected: gelatin. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) that raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.; Artificial flavors are present, indicating a lack of natural flavoring, which may affect overall quality.; High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup contributes to a highly processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product scores 25 / 100 mainly because of: Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) that raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.; Artificial flavors are present, indicating a lack of natural flavoring, which may affect overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Brach's — Backpack Clip & Brach's Conversation Hearts has a Zerotox safety score of 25 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Brach's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) that raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.; Artificial flavors are present, indicating a lack of natural flavoring, which may affect overall quality.. See the full list above.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerin, which acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the product.. See the Pros section above.
Brach's — Backpack Clip & Brach's Conversation Hearts has a Zerotox score of 25 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Brach's — Backpack Clip & Brach's Conversation Hearts has a Zerotox safety score of 25 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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