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Is Pez Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pez

Pez is a dessert from Pez. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Fat.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes synthetic additives like hydrogenated palm fat and artificial colors, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of glucose syrup and sugar also indicates high processing.

Main concern

Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and health implications.

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 citric acid, a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and provides tartness.
  • No lactose or gluten detected, making it suitable for those with these dietary restrictions.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and health implications.
  • Artificial colors derived from concentrates may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.

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: 4246063

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Frequently asked questions

Browse dessert products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and health implications.; Artificial colors derived from concentrates may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Pez — Pez has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pez products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and health implications.; Artificial colors derived from concentrates may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.. 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Main concerns for this product: Hydrogenated palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and health implications.; Artificial colors derived from concentrates may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.. See the full list above.
Browse Pez products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
The composition includes synthetic additives like hydrogenated palm fat and artificial colors, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of glucose syrup and sugar also indicates high processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains citric acid, a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and provides tartness.; No lactose or gluten detected, making it suitable for those with these dietary restrictions.. See the Pros section above.
Pez — Pez has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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