Fruit Flavored Candy product image with 40/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Fruit Flavored Candy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pez

Pez's Fruit Flavored Candy is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 40/100 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Fat.

40 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 40

The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are high in processed sugars. The presence of hydrogenated palm fat raises concerns about unhealthy fats, contributing to a low rating.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 citric acid, which provides a tart flavor and acts as a natural preservative.
  • Includes natural color concentrates from fruits and vegetables, which may enhance visual appeal.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient associated with unhealthy trans fats.

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: 4221244

More from this brand: Pez products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

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 product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient associated with unhealthy trans fats.. 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.
Browse dessert products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product scores 40 / 100 mainly because of: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient associated with unhealthy trans fats.. 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.
Main concerns for this product: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient associated with unhealthy trans fats.. See the full list above.
Browse Pez products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are high in processed sugars. The presence of hydrogenated palm fat raises concerns about unhealthy fats, contributing to a low rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Pez — Fruit Flavored Candy 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains citric acid, which provides a tart flavor and acts as a natural preservative.; Includes natural color concentrates from fruits and vegetables, which may enhance visual appeal.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
Pez — Fruit Flavored Candy has a Zerotox score of 40 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

Safer alternatives from Pez

Higher-scoring products from the same brand that may be worth comparing: