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Is Super Sour Gushers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

General Mills

General Mills's Super Sour Gushers is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Fructose.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives like corn syrup, sugar, and artificial flavors, raising significant quality and safety concerns. Carrageenan and red 40 are particularly problematic due to their controversial safety profiles.

Main concern

High in synthetic additives like corn syrup and sugar, which raise 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 ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which is beneficial for immune function.
  • Includes pear puree and white grape juice concentrate, providing some fruit content.

Concerns

  • High in synthetic additives like corn syrup and sugar, which raise health concerns.
  • Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some studies.
  • Red 40 is an artificial color that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Presence of palm oil raises sustainability concerns due to deforestation issues.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, 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: 2380092

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Frequently asked questions

General Mills — Super Sour Gushers 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which is beneficial for immune function.; Includes pear puree and white grape juice concentrate, providing some fruit content.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like corn syrup, sugar, and artificial flavors, raising significant quality and safety concerns. Carrageenan and red 40 are particularly problematic due to their controversial safety profiles. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
This product is flagged for: High in synthetic additives like corn syrup and sugar, which raise health concerns.; Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some studies.; Red 40 is an artificial color that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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General Mills — Super Sour Gushers has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives General Mills — Super Sour Gushers a safety score of 30 / 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.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High in synthetic additives like corn syrup and sugar, which raise health concerns.; Carrageenan is included, which has been linked to digestive issues in some studies.. 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.
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General Mills — Super Sour Gushers has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More General Mills products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pear puree, citric acid, white grape juice concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.

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