Moss Green Icing Color product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Moss Green Icing Color Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Wilton

Moss Green Icing Color is a food from Wilton. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Fd C Yellow 6, Fd C Yellow 5, Fd C Blue 1.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several synthetic colorants like FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Blue #1, which raise quality concerns. The presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Blue #1 are synthetic colorants, raising safety 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 glycerin, which helps maintain moisture in icing.
  • Potassium sorbate is effective in preventing spoilage.
  • Citric acid can enhance flavor and stability.
  • Agar serves as a thickening agent, improving texture.

Concerns

  • FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Blue #1 are synthetic colorants, raising safety concerns.
  • Corn syrup and sugar contribute to high sweetness, which may not be desirable.
  • Modified food starch is a processed ingredient with potential quality issues.
  • Potassium sorbate, while a preservative, indicates a less natural composition.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food 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: 3266838

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Wilton — Moss Green Icing Color has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Wilton — Moss Green Icing Color 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown 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: FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Blue #1 are synthetic colorants, raising safety concerns.; Corn syrup and sugar contribute to high sweetness, which may not be desirable.; Modified food starch is a processed ingredient with potential quality issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: glycerin, water, agar. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several synthetic colorants like FD&C Yellow #6 and FD&C Blue #1, which raise quality concerns. The presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative also indicates a processed nature. 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.
Wilton — Moss Green Icing Color has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Wilton — Moss Green Icing Color has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Wilton products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains glycerin, which helps maintain moisture in icing.; Potassium sorbate is effective in preventing spoilage.; Citric acid can enhance flavor and stability.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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