Is Holiday Pantry, Fall Gummi Worms Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fairway Foods

Holiday Pantry, Fall Gummi Worms is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Fairway Foods. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Corn Syrup, Sugar, Natural Artificial Flavors affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (FD&C Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40) and preservatives, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.

Main concern

High levels of corn syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

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 gelatin, which provides texture and is a common ingredient in gummy candies.
  • Sorbitol is used as a sugar substitute, contributing to the candy's sweetness without adding sugar.

Concerns

  • High levels of corn syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Artificial colors like FD&C Yellow 5 and Red 40 are synthetic and have been associated with various health concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.

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: 3187792

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Frequently asked questions

Fairway Foods — Holiday Pantry, Fall Gummi Worms has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Fairway Foods products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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 product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High levels of corn syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Artificial colors like FD&C Yellow 5 and Red 40 are synthetic and have been associated with various 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: High levels of corn syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Artificial colors like FD&C Yellow 5 and Red 40 are synthetic and have been associated with various health concerns.. See the full list above.
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This product is flagged for: High levels of corn syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Artificial colors like FD&C Yellow 5 and Red 40 are synthetic and have been associated with various health concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Fairway Foods — Holiday Pantry, Fall Gummi Worms 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.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (FD&C Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40) and preservatives, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Fairway Foods — Holiday Pantry, Fall Gummi Worms has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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