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Is Gushers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Gushers is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dried Corn Syrup.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition of Gushers includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5) and carrageenan, raising significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a highly processed product.

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.
  • Includes citric acid and ascorbic acid, which can enhance taste.

Concerns

  • High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a highly processed product.
  • Contains artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5) linked to potential health concerns.
  • Carrageenan is included, which may cause digestive issues in some individuals.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, 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: 3249873

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

Gushers has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition of Gushers includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5) and carrageenan, raising significant quality and safety concerns. 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.; Includes citric acid and ascorbic acid, which can enhance taste.. See the Pros section above.
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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 includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: citric acid, ascorbic acid. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a highly processed product.; Contains artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5) linked to potential health concerns.. 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 in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a highly processed product.; Contains artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5) linked to potential health concerns.; Carrageenan is included, which may cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.