Cherry Cordials product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cherry Cordials Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Little Debbie

Little Debbie's Cherry Cordials is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Corn Syrup, Sugar, Palm Oil.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives like sorbic acid and artificial flavors, raising quality concerns. The presence of hydrogenated oils and artificial colors further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and processing.

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 enriched bleached flour, providing some nutritional value from added vitamins.
  • Sorbic acid is effective in preserving freshness, extending shelf life.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and processing.
  • Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 Lake indicate synthetic processing, which may affect quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 2402144

More from this brand: Little Debbie products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , egg

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

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 detected: milk, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Browse Little Debbie products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and processing.; Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 Lake indicate synthetic processing, which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like sorbic acid and artificial flavors, raising quality concerns. The presence of hydrogenated oils and artificial colors further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains enriched bleached flour, providing some nutritional value from added vitamins.; Sorbic acid is effective in preserving freshness, extending shelf life.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and processing.; Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 Lake indicate synthetic processing, which may affect quality.. See the full list above.
Little Debbie — Cherry Cordials has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and processing.; Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 Lake indicate synthetic processing, which may affect 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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