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Is Reese's Pieces Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Reese's

Reese's's Reese's Pieces 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 Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Corn Syrup Solids.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition of Reese's Pieces includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake) and hydrogenated oils, raising significant quality concerns.

Main concern

High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a high level of processing and potential 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 partially defatted peanuts, providing some natural flavor and texture.
  • Includes soy lecithin, which acts as an emulsifier to improve consistency.

Concerns

  • High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a high level of processing and potential health concerns.
  • Presence of multiple artificial colors raises questions about synthetic additives and their safety.

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: 2423540

More from this brand: Reese's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a high level of processing and potential health concerns.; Presence of multiple artificial colors raises questions about synthetic additives and their safety.. 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.
Main concerns for this product: High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a high level of processing and potential health concerns.; Presence of multiple artificial colors raises questions about synthetic additives and their safety.. See the full list above.
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.
This product is flagged for: High in sugar and corn syrup, indicating a high level of processing and potential health concerns.; Presence of multiple artificial colors raises questions about synthetic additives and their safety.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition of Reese's Pieces includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake) and hydrogenated oils, raising significant quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Reese's — Reese's Pieces has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains partially defatted peanuts, providing some natural flavor and texture.; Includes soy lecithin, which acts as an emulsifier to improve consistency.. See the Pros section 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.

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