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Is Red Yellow Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Wilton

This page reviews Red Yellow by Wilton as a food. 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: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Potassium Sorbate.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The product contains multiple synthetic colorants such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. These ingredients raise significant quality and safety concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications.

Main concern

Presence of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 is a common humectant that helps retain moisture in food products.
  • Includes xanthan gum, a natural thickener that can improve texture and stability.

Concerns

  • Presence of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Multiple artificial colorants (Red 40, Yellow 5) indicate a highly processed composition with potential health risks.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food 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: 3267090

More from this brand: Wilton products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy , tree nuts

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
The product contains multiple synthetic colorants such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. These ingredients raise significant quality and safety concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Wilton — Red Yellow 30 / 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.
Browse Wilton products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Wilton — Red Yellow has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Multiple artificial colorants (Red 40, Yellow 5) indicate a highly processed composition with potential health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Wilton — Red Yellow 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 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerin, which is a common humectant that helps retain moisture in food products.; Includes xanthan gum, a natural thickener that can improve texture and stability.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Multiple artificial colorants (Red 40, Yellow 5) indicate a highly processed composition with potential health risks.. See the full list above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Multiple artificial colorants (Red 40, Yellow 5) indicate a highly processed composition with potential health risks.. 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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