Cherry Honey Scones product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cherry Honey Scones Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Target Brands

Target Brands's Cherry Honey Scones is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Vegetable Oil Shortening, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Corn Syrup.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes enriched wheat flour and sugar, with several processed ingredients like vegetable oil shortening and modified potato starch. These raise concerns about quality and processing levels.

Main concern

Contains vegetable oil shortening, which is a processed fat with potential health concerns.

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 dried cherries and cranberries, providing some fruit content.
  • Includes honey, a natural sweetener that may enhance flavor.
  • Uses enriched wheat flour, which adds some nutritional value.
  • Eggs contribute to texture and moisture in the scone.

Concerns

  • Contains vegetable oil shortening, which is a processed fat with potential health concerns.
  • Includes artificial flavors, raising questions about ingredient quality.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources, which may be a concern for some consumers.
  • Modified potato starch and xanthan gum are processed additives that may not appeal to all.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, 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: 3334289

More from this brand: Target Brands products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , egg , soy

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

The composition includes enriched wheat flour and sugar, with several processed ingredients like vegetable oil shortening and modified potato starch. These raise concerns about quality and processing levels. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: egg, water, honey. See the Ingredients section above.
Target Brands — Cherry Honey Scones has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Target Brands 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: Contains vegetable oil shortening, which is a processed fat with potential health concerns.; Includes artificial flavors, raising questions about ingredient quality.; High sugar content from multiple sources, which may be a concern for some consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Target Brands — Cherry Honey Scones has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown 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.
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Target Brands — Cherry Honey Scones has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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