Sour Tubes Mini product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sour Tubes Mini Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Chupa Chups

This page reviews Sour Tubes Mini by Chupa Chups as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Glucose Fructose Syrup.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient analysis reveals sugar and glucose syrup as primary sweeteners, while artificial colors like carmine and brilliant blue FCF raise quality concerns. The presence of gelatine indicates animal-derived content, affecting dietary choices.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and glucose 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 natural flavorings which enhance taste without synthetic additives.
  • Includes acidity regulators like sodium malates that help maintain product stability.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Presence of artificial colors such as carmine and brilliant blue FCF indicates synthetic additives.

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 snack 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: 4126985

More from this brand: Chupa Chups products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: mustard , soya

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Frequently asked questions

Chupa Chups — Sour Tubes Mini has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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Chupa Chups — Sour Tubes Mini has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Chupa Chups products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural flavorings which enhance taste without synthetic additives.; Includes acidity regulators like sodium malates that help maintain product stability.. See the Pros section above.
Chupa Chups — Sour Tubes Mini has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Zerotox gives Chupa Chups — Sour Tubes Mini a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The ingredient analysis reveals sugar and glucose syrup as primary sweeteners, while artificial colors like carmine and brilliant blue FCF raise quality concerns. The presence of gelatine indicates animal-derived content, affecting dietary choices. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: mustard, soya. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients 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.