Sour Patch Kids
Soft & Chewy Candy
Food & Beverage
54
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (10)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| corn syrup | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| invert sugar | Low Risk | — |
| modified corn starch | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavoring | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| Sugar | Low Risk | — |
| tartaric acid | Low Risk | — |
| yellow 5 and blue 1 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |
| yellow 6 | Caution | Sunset yellow. Hyperactivity. Possible carcinogen. |