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

Is Peppermint Nougats Christmas Candy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Brach's

Brach's's Peppermint Nougats Christmas Candy is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Red 40.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5, along with hydrogenated palm kernel oil, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors further detracts from the overall safety assessment.

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 flavor 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.
  • Multiple artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, etc.) indicate a highly processed product.
  • Modified food starch and artificial flavors suggest a lack of natural ingredients.
  • Gelatin, derived from animal sources, raises concerns for vegetarians.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, 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: 3197209

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

This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns.; Multiple artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, etc.) indicate a highly processed product.. 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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This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns.; Multiple artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, etc.) indicate a highly processed product.; Modified food starch and artificial flavors suggest a lack of natural ingredients.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
The composition includes several synthetic colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5, along with hydrogenated palm kernel oil, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors further detracts from the overall safety assessment. 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.
Brach's — Peppermint Nougats Christmas Candy 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains peppermint oil, which provides a natural flavor component.; Egg whites contribute to the texture and structure of the nougats.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Brach's — Peppermint Nougats Christmas Candy has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
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Brach's — Peppermint Nougats Christmas Candy 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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