Peppermint Christmas Nougats product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Peppermint Christmas Nougats Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Brach's

Peppermint Christmas Nougats 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, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as hydrogenated palm kernel oil and artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of gelatin and modified food starch also indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that 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 peppermint oil, which provides a natural flavoring component.
  • Egg whites contribute to the texture and structure of the nougats.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns.
  • Artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are synthetic and may pose quality issues.
  • Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that can indicate lower quality.
  • Gelatin is derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians.

Who should avoid this product?

This dessert may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived 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: 3197317

More from this brand: Brach's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg , soy

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: egg, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as hydrogenated palm kernel oil and artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of gelatin and modified food starch also indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains peppermint oil, which provides a natural flavoring component.; Egg whites contribute to the texture and structure of the nougats.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns.; Artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are synthetic and may pose quality issues.. See the full list above.
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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 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.
Brach's — Peppermint Christmas Nougats has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: peppermint oil, egg whites. See the Ingredients section above.
Brach's — Peppermint Christmas Nougats 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 — Peppermint Christmas Nougats 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.

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