Sour Watermelon Slices product image with 25/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sour Watermelon Slices Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Schnucks

Sour Watermelon Slices is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Schnucks. The product scores 25/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Artificial Flavor, Titanium Dioxide, Fd C Yellow 5 affect the overall evaluation.

25 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 25

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavors and colors, notably FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Red #40, which raise significant quality concerns. The presence of titanium dioxide also indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Includes multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1), raising 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 gelatin, which provides texture and is a common ingredient in gummy candies.
  • Citric acid adds tartness, enhancing the sour flavor profile.

Concerns

  • Includes multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1), raising concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Titanium dioxide is present, which is often used as a colorant but has raised safety concerns in food products.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

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: 3191274

More from this brand: Schnucks products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: tree nuts , peanuts , milk , soy , egg , wheat , sesame

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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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: Includes multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1), raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Titanium dioxide is present, which is often used as a colorant but has raised safety concerns in food products.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, gelatin, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 25 / 100 mainly because of: Includes multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1), raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Titanium dioxide is present, which is often used as a colorant but has raised safety concerns in food products.. 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.
Schnucks — Sour Watermelon Slices has a Zerotox score of 25 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains gelatin, which provides texture and is a common ingredient in gummy candies.; Citric acid adds tartness, enhancing the sour flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Includes multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, Blue #1), raising concerns about synthetic additives.; Titanium dioxide is present, which is often used as a colorant but has raised safety concerns in food products.. See the full list above.
Schnucks — Sour Watermelon Slices has a Zerotox safety score of 25 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Schnucks products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Schnucks — Sour Watermelon Slices has a Zerotox safety score of 25 / 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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