Neon Gel Food Color Set product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Neon Gel Food Color Set Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Wilton

Wilton's Neon Gel Food Color Set is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Fd C Red 3, Fd C Blue 1, Fd C Yellow 5.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes synthetic colors like FD&C Red #3 and FD&C Yellow #5, along with preservatives such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. These additives raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Includes synthetic colorants like FD&C Red #3 and FD&C Yellow #5, which may raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.

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 and consistency in food applications.
  • Water serves as a base, ensuring the product is easy to mix and use.

Concerns

  • Includes synthetic colorants like FD&C Red #3 and FD&C Yellow #5, which may raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.
  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, 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: 3266911

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Wilton — Neon Gel Food Color Set has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Wilton — Neon Gel Food Color Set 45 / 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Wilton — Neon Gel Food Color Set has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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.
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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 is flagged for: Includes synthetic colorants like FD&C Red #3 and FD&C Yellow #5, which may raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.; Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Wilton — Neon Gel Food Color Set has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerin, which helps maintain moisture and consistency in food applications.; Water serves as a base, ensuring the product is easy to mix and use.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Includes synthetic colorants like FD&C Red #3 and FD&C Yellow #5, which may raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.; Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.. 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.

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