Is Brach's Jellybeans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ferrara Candy Company
Brach's Jellybeans is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Ferrara Candy Company. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavors affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition of Brach's Jellybeans includes several synthetic colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5, along with artificial flavors. These additives raise significant quality and safety concerns, indicating a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 carnauba wax, a natural plant-derived ingredient used for coating, which is generally considered safe.
- Beeswax is included, a natural substance that can provide a glossy finish and is typically safe for consumption.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Artificial colors such as Red 40 and Yellow 5 are synthetic and have been associated with various health concerns, impacting overall product quality.
- The presence of artificial flavors indicates a lack of natural flavoring, which may detract from the product's quality.
- Confectioner's glaze (shellac) is a synthetic coating that may raise safety concerns for some consumers.
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.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the jellybeans but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a processed sweetener derived from corn, contributing to the product's sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn s podified food tural
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Is Cornstarch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is a processed ingredient used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its processing but is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cornstarch
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds used to mimic natural flavors, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial flavors
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Is Confectioner S Glaze safe in this dessert?
Bad
Confectioner S Glaze is used here as coating. Confectioner's glaze (shellac) is a synthetic coating used for shine, which may raise safety concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: coating
Original: confectioner glaze (shellac)
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Good
Carnauba Wax is used here as coating. Carnauba wax is a natural plant-derived ingredient used for coating, which is generally considered safe and adds a glossy finish.
Role in formula: coating
Original: carnauba wax
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Good
Beeswax is used here as coating. Beeswax is a natural substance that can provide a glossy finish and is typically safe for consumption.
Role in formula: coating
Original: beeswax
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Is Red 40 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Red 40 is used here as colorant. Red 40 is a synthetic dye that has been associated with various health concerns, impacting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: red 40
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Is Blue 1 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Blue 1 is used here as colorant. Blue 1 is a synthetic colorant that may raise health concerns, contributing to the product's overall risk profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: blue 1
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Is Yellow 5 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. Yellow 5 is a synthetic dye linked to potential health issues, raising concerns about the product's safety.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 5
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Is Yellow 6 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. Yellow 6 is a synthetic colorant that has been associated with health concerns, impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 6
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Is Red 3 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Red 3 is used here as colorant. Red 3 is a synthetic dye that raises safety concerns and contributes to the overall risk profile of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: red 3
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: 3197345
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , tree nut , peanut , wheat , soy
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