Is Pumpkins Candy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Brach's

This page reviews Pumpkins Candy by Brach's as a dessert. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Confectioner S Glaze Shellac.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

Analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1) and artificial flavor. These raise significant quality concerns due to their processed nature.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 honey, a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may provide some benefits.
  • Gelatin is a common ingredient that contributes to the chewy texture of the candy.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1) indicates a highly processed product with potential health concerns.
  • Artificial flavoring may not provide the same quality as natural flavor sources.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.

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: 3197613

More from this brand: Brach's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: sesame

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sesame oil, honey. See the Ingredients section above.
Main concerns for this product: High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1) indicates a highly processed product with potential health concerns.. See the full list above.
Brach's — Pumpkins 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.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1) indicates a highly processed product with potential health concerns.. 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: High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1) indicates a highly processed product with potential health concerns.; Artificial flavoring may not provide the same quality as natural flavor sources.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Browse Brach's products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1) and artificial flavor. These raise significant quality concerns due to their processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains honey, a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may provide some benefits.; Gelatin is a common ingredient that contributes to the chewy texture of the candy.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.

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