Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Bites Soft & Chewy Candy

Questions about Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Bites Soft & Chewy Candy

Is Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Bites Soft & Chewy Candy healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 49/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (76.7 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Titanium Dioxide (E171). Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1 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 Watermelon Bites Soft & Chewy Candy?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID TARTARIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1..

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

Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for their safety and transparency; natural flavors are generally considered safer. Titanium Dioxide (E171) (restricted): No longer authorised as a food additive in the EU after EFSA could not rule out genotoxicity; still permitted in India and the US. Red 40 (worth noting): May cause hyperactivity in children; requires warning labels in some jurisdictions. Yellow 5 (worth noting): May cause hyperactivity in children; requires warning labels in some jurisdictions. Blue 1 (worth noting): Permitted with maximum-use limits in India; high doses may cause adverse effects.