Concord Grape Jelly product image with 40/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Concord Grape Jelly Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hy-Vee

This page reviews Concord Grape Jelly by Hy-Vee as a food. Its current score is 40/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Citrate.

40 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 40

The composition includes corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup, both of which are processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake. The presence of synthetic additives like sodium citrate further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to 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 Concord grape juice, providing some natural fruit flavor.
  • Fruit pectin is a natural thickening agent, contributing to texture.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.
  • Corn syrup is another processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
  • Sodium citrate is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
  • Overall high sugar content from sweeteners may not align with healthy dietary choices.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food 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: 3300975

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Frequently asked questions

Hy-Vee — Concord Grape Jelly has a Zerotox safety score of 40 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hy-Vee products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Hy-Vee — Concord Grape Jelly has a Zerotox score of 40 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Hy-Vee — Concord Grape Jelly has a Zerotox safety score of 40 / 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup, both of which are processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake. The presence of synthetic additives like sodium citrate 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 Concord grape juice, providing some natural fruit flavor.; Fruit pectin is a natural thickening agent, contributing to texture.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, fruit pectin. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Hy-Vee — Concord Grape Jelly 40 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
This product scores 40 / 100 mainly because of: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.; Corn syrup is another processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.. 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.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.; Corn syrup is another processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.; Sodium citrate is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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