Rice Kristin's Candy Bar Strawberry product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Rice Kristin's Candy Bar Strawberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kellogg's

This page reviews Rice Kristin's Candy Bar Strawberry by Kellogg's as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Artificial Flavor.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial flavor and color (Red 40), raising quality concerns. The presence of palm kernel oil and sugar also indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Contains Red 40, an artificial color linked to potential health concerns, which lowers the overall quality.

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 vitamins and minerals like iron and vitamin D3, which can contribute to nutritional value.
  • Includes natural flavors, which may enhance taste without synthetic alternatives.

Concerns

  • Contains Red 40, an artificial color linked to potential health concerns, which lowers the overall quality.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.

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: 3194142

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Allergens detected: milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Contains Red 40, an artificial color linked to potential health concerns, which lowers the overall quality.; High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.. 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: Contains Red 40, an artificial color linked to potential health concerns, which lowers the overall quality.; High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.. See the full list above.
This product is flagged for: Contains Red 40, an artificial color linked to potential health concerns, which lowers the overall quality.; High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: milk, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial flavor and color (Red 40), raising quality concerns. The presence of palm kernel oil and sugar also indicates a highly processed product. 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.
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.
Kellogg's — Rice Kristin's Candy Bar Strawberry has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
Browse Kellogg's products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Kellogg's — Rice Kristin's Candy Bar Strawberry has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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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