Is Brach's Maple Almonds Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ferrara Candy Company

This page reviews Brach's Maple Almonds by Ferrara Candy Company as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Corn Syrup.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes sugar and hydrogenated palm kernel oil, both of which raise quality concerns due to their processed nature. Additionally, artificial flavoring and titanium dioxide indicate a highly processed product.

Main concern

High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

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 almonds, which provide some nutritional benefits and contribute to texture.
  • Includes acacia (gum arabic), a natural thickener that is generally considered safe.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may pose health risks.
  • Presence of artificial flavor and titanium dioxide indicates a reliance on synthetic additives.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 3197643

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Allergens detected: milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains almonds, which provide some nutritional benefits and contribute to texture.; Includes acacia (gum arabic), a natural thickener that is generally considered safe.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may pose health risks.. 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.
The composition includes sugar and hydrogenated palm kernel oil, both of which raise quality concerns due to their processed nature. Additionally, artificial flavoring and titanium dioxide indicate a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ferrara Candy Company — Brach's Maple Almonds has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ferrara Candy Company products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may pose health risks.; Presence of artificial flavor and titanium dioxide indicates a reliance on synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: almonds, acacia (gum arabic). See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Ferrara Candy Company — Brach's Maple Almonds has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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