Is Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (78.1 g). Natural and Artificial Flavor and Red 40 are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF TARTARIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40..

Does Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health effects, though generally permitted. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; requires warning labels in the EU.

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Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy

Name: Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy
Brand: Sour Patch Kids
SKU: 070462007442

Sour Patch Kids

Listed as: HEARTS SOFT & CHEWY CANDY

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Natural and Artificial FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are debated for potential health effects, though generally permitted.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors due to concerns about synthetic additives.
Evidence debated
Red 40Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; requires warning labels in the EU.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid synthetic dyes due to potential behavioral effects in children.
For some groups · Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

62/100 · C

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Mondelez International, Inc.
Serving size: 32 g (9 pieces)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2INVERT SUGAR
3CORN SYRUP
4MODIFIED CORN STARCH
5CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF TARTARIC ACID
6CITRIC ACID
7NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
8RED 40.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (32 g)
Energy	375 kcal	120 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	90.6 g	29 g
of which sugars	78.1 g	25 g
of which added sugars	78.1 g	25 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	78 mg	25 mg

Questions about Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy

Is Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (78.1 g). Natural and Artificial Flavor and Red 40 are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF TARTARIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40..
Does Sour Patch Kids Hearts Soft & Chewy Candy contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health effects, though generally permitted. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; requires warning labels in the EU.

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