Is Fruit Gushers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

General Mills

This page reviews Fruit Gushers by General Mills as a snack. 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: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dried Corn Syrup.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives like carrageenan and artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6), raising significant quality concerns. High sugar content further detracts from the overall safety profile.

Main concern

High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises 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 fruit puree (pear) which adds some natural flavor and texture.
  • Includes vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which can provide antioxidant properties.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises health concerns.
  • Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
  • Artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6) are synthetic and may pose health risks.
  • Presence of palm oil, which is often associated with environmental concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack 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: 3415442

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like carrageenan and artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6), raising significant quality concerns. High sugar content further detracts from the overall safety profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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General Mills — Fruit Gushers has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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 fruit puree (pear) which adds some natural flavor and texture.; Includes vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which can provide antioxidant properties.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises health concerns.; Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
General Mills — Fruit Gushers has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More General Mills 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: High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises health concerns.; Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.; Artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6) are synthetic and may pose health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: vitamin c. See the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises health concerns.; Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.. 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.
Zerotox gives General Mills — Fruit Gushers a safety score of 30 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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