Is Holiday Soft Jellies Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Brach's

Holiday Soft Jellies is a dessert from Brach's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Corn Syrup, Sugar, Natural And Artificial Flavors.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes corn syrup and sugar as primary ingredients, along with several artificial colors and flavors. The presence of synthetic additives raises significant quality concerns.

Main concern

High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar 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 pectin, a natural gelling agent that contributes to texture.
  • Includes citric acid, which can enhance flavor and act as a preservative.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar raises health concerns.
  • Contains multiple artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) which may pose safety issues.
  • Includes white mineral oil, a synthetic ingredient with potential health risks.
  • Presence of artificial flavors raises concerns about the quality of ingredients.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3197392

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Frequently asked questions

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Brach's — Holiday Soft Jellies has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Brach's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Brach's — Holiday Soft Jellies has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
Main concerns for this product: High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar raises health concerns.; Contains multiple artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) which may pose safety issues.. See the full list above.
Brach's — Holiday Soft Jellies 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: High sugar content from corn syrup and sugar raises health concerns.; Contains multiple artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) which may pose safety issues.. 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 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains pectin, a natural gelling agent that contributes to texture.; Includes citric acid, which can enhance flavor and act as a preservative.. See the Pros section above.
Browse Brach's products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
The composition includes corn syrup and sugar as primary ingredients, along with several artificial colors and flavors. The presence of synthetic additives raises significant quality concerns. 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pectin. See the Ingredients section above.

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