Is Tajín Chocolatey Gummy Bears Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Snak Club
This page reviews Tajín Chocolatey Gummy Bears by Snak Club as a snack. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Artificial Flavor.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes multiple synthetic additives such as artificial flavors and colors, along with high sugar content. Ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil raise significant quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, raising 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 Tajín® Clásico seasoning, which adds a unique flavor profile.
- Includes cocoa powder, providing a chocolatey taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of artificial colors (FD&C Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1) indicates synthetic additives.
- Includes palm kernel oil, which is often linked to environmental concerns.
- Artificial flavors contribute to a highly processed composition.
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.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in gummy bears, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about its impact on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which is processed but generally considered safe in food applications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Corn Starch
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in candies to provide tartness and extend shelf life.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as buffer. Potassium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain acidity levels, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Potassium Citrate
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring is used to enhance taste but raises concerns due to its synthetic origin and potential health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Artificial Flavor
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Is Fd C Yellow 5 safe in this snack?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow 5 is a synthetic dye linked to various health concerns, including allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Artificial Color [FD&C Yellow 5]
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Is Fd C Yellow 6 safe in this snack?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow 6 is another synthetic dye that may pose health risks, including hyperactivity in children.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Yellow 6
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Is Red 40 safe in this snack?
Bad
Red 40 is used here as colorant. Red 40 is a synthetic colorant associated with potential allergic reactions and behavioral issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Red 40
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Is Blue 1 safe in this snack?
Bad
Blue 1 is used here as colorant. Blue 1 is a synthetic dye that may cause allergic reactions and is often viewed negatively in terms of health safety.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Blue 1
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including palm kernel oil, is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processing and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Oil [Palm Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil]
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocoa Powder
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk is a processed dairy ingredient that adds creaminess but may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nonfat Dry Milk
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder contributes to texture and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole Milk Powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that enhances texture but may pose issues for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey Powder
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy Lecithin [an Emulsifier]
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Chili Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Chili Peppers is used here as natural_extract. Chili peppers in Tajín® seasoning provide natural flavor and heat, contributing positively to the product's uniqueness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Chili Peppers
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sea Salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in candies to provide tartness and extend shelf life.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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: 3337078
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