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Is Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Safeway Kitchens

This page reviews Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup by Safeway Kitchens as a food. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Halved Cherries Artificially Colored Red With Carmine.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring from carmine, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns. The presence of added sugars raises further safety issues.

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 real fruit like peaches and pears, providing some natural flavor.
  • Includes water, which is essential for maintaining moisture in the product.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.
  • Carmine is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Added sugar increases the overall sweetness and calorie content, raising health concerns.
  • The presence of corn syrup indicates a high level of processing, which detracts from overall quality.

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: 2393660

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Frequently asked questions

Browse Safeway Kitchens products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: diced peaches, diced pears, water. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring from carmine, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns. The presence of added sugars raises further safety issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Safeway Kitchens — Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Safeway Kitchens 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.
Zerotox gives Safeway Kitchens — Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup 30 / 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains real fruit like peaches and pears, providing some natural flavor.; Includes water, which is essential for maintaining moisture in the product.. See the Pros section above.
Safeway Kitchens — Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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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