Sour Cherry Candy Squares product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sour Cherry Candy Squares Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Jell-O

Sour Cherry Candy Squares is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Jell-O. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial color (Red No. 40) and titanium dioxide, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of sugar and corn syrup indicates high processing levels.

Main concern

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

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 apple juice concentrate, providing some natural fruit flavor.
  • Enriched flour adds niacin, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, and folic acid, contributing to nutritional value.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Includes artificial color (Red No. 40) and titanium dioxide, which are synthetic additives with potential health concerns.
  • Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that can cause digestive issues in some individuals when consumed in excess.
  • Palm oil is present, which raises sustainability and health concerns related to saturated fat content.

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.

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: 3238776

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Frequently asked questions

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Jell-O — Sour Cherry Candy Squares has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Jell-O products. 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 and potential health impacts.; Includes artificial color (Red No. 40) and titanium dioxide, which are synthetic additives 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial color (Red No. 40) and titanium dioxide, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of sugar and corn syrup indicates high processing levels. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Includes artificial color (Red No. 40) and titanium dioxide, which are synthetic additives with potential health concerns.; Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that can cause digestive issues in some individuals when consumed in excess.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains apple juice concentrate, providing some natural fruit flavor.; Enriched flour adds niacin, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, and folic acid, contributing to nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Jell-O — Sour Cherry Candy Squares has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown 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.
Browse Jell-O products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Jell-O — Sour Cherry Candy Squares 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.

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