Is Fruit Snacks Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ferrara Candy Company
Ferrara Candy Company's Fruit Snacks 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 Corn Syrup, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes corn syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Gelatin and modified food starch are also present, indicating a mix of natural and processed ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar raises quality 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 juices from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Includes pectin, a natural thickener derived from fruits, enhancing texture.
- Fruit and vegetable juices added for color contribute to a more appealing appearance.
- Citric acid and malic acid provide tartness, enhancing flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar raises quality concerns.
- Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
- Modified food starch is a processed ingredient, indicating less natural composition.
- Presence of artificial colors from juices may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- 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.
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Is Fruit Juices From Concentrate Apple Cherry Lemon Grape safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Juices From Concentrate Apple Cherry Lemon Grape is used here as flavor. Fruit juices from concentrate provide flavor but are processed, which may reduce nutritional value compared to fresh fruit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FRUIT JUICES FROM CONCENTRATE (APPLE, CHERRY, LEMON, GRAPE)
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, which can lead to health issues if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, providing texture but may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: GELATIN
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Is Modified Food Starch Potato safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Food Starch Potato is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickener, indicating processing that may reduce the natural quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (POTATO)
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Food Starch Potato
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly found in fruits, contributing to the product's tartness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Malic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid adds tartness and is naturally found in fruits, but its synthetic form raises some processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: MALIC ACID
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Good
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, enhancing texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: PECTIN
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Juices Added For Color Black Carrot Purple Carrot Blueberry safe in this snack?
Good
Fruit And Vegetable Juices Added For Color Black Carrot Purple Carrot Blueberry is used here as colorant. These natural juices provide color without synthetic dyes, supporting a more natural product appearance.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES ADDED FOR COLOR (BLACK CARROT, PURPLE CARROT, BLUEBERRY)
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: 3197646
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