Is Holiday Pantry Sour Gummi Bears Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fairway Foods

Holiday Pantry Sour Gummi Bears 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, Sorbitol affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, red 40) and sweeteners like sorbitol. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Includes multiple artificial colors (yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40) that are linked to potential health concerns and may cause allergic reactions.

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 derived from animal sources, contributing to the chewy consistency.

Concerns

  • Includes multiple artificial colors (yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40) that are linked to potential health concerns and may cause allergic reactions.
  • Sorbitol is a synthetic sweetener that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
  • High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar contributes to potential health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption.
  • Lactic acid and citric acid are used for flavoring but indicate a highly processed product with synthetic additives.

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: 3187795

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Frequently asked questions

Browse dessert products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: gelatin. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Includes multiple artificial colors (yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40) that are linked to potential health concerns and may cause allergic reactions.; Sorbitol is a synthetic sweetener that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.; High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar contributes to potential health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, red 40) and sweeteners like sorbitol. These raise significant quality and safety concerns. 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.
Fairway Foods — Holiday Pantry Sour Gummi Bears 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.
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.
Browse Fairway Foods products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Fairway Foods — Holiday Pantry Sour Gummi Bears 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.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Includes multiple artificial colors (yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40) that are linked to potential health concerns and may cause allergic reactions.; Sorbitol is a synthetic sweetener that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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