Is Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (66.7 g). Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40 and Blue 2 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 Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop?

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

Does Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for their potential health impacts, though generally permitted. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires warning labels in the EU. Blue 2 (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential links to health concerns, though evidence is inconclusive.

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Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop

Name: Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop
Brand: Sour Patch Kids
SKU: 0070462012088

Sour Patch Kids

Listed as: SOUR CANDY DIPPING POWDER LOLLI POP, PINK RASPBERRY; REDBERRY

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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

3 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 3 with full details.

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

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · B

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: 15 g (1 pack (15g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2CORN SYRUP
3CITRIC ACID
4CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN
5MODIFIED CORN STARCH
6SODIUM CITRATE
7NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
8RED 40
9BLUE 2

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)
Energy	400 kcal	60 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	93.3 g	14 g
of which sugars	66.7 g	10 g
of which added sugars	60 g	9 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	33 mg	5 mg

Questions about Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop

Is Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (66.7 g). Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40 and Blue 2 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 Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, BLUE 2.
Does Sour Patch Kids Sour Candy Dipping Powder Lollipop contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for their potential health impacts, though generally permitted. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires warning labels in the EU. Blue 2 (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential links to health concerns, though evidence is inconclusive.

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