Fruit Snack
by Welch's
Safety score
Poor
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Fruit Snack — 3
Ingredients to watch
Red 40
moderateRed 40 (Allura Red AC) is a petroleum-derived artificial food dye. The UK requires products containing Red 40 to carry a warning label: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children." The US FDA requires no such warning.
corn syrup
moderateCorn syrup is a processed sweetener. While different from high fructose corn syrup, it still adds sugar with no nutritional benefit. The AAP recommends no added sugars for children under 2.
Natural and Artificial Flavors
moderateThis ingredient has a moderate concern level based on available research.
What's good in it
ASCORBIC ACID
Vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant to preserve products and support skin health.
Antioxidant / vitamin C
Coconut Oil
A natural plant oil with moisturizing and antimicrobial properties.
Emollient
alpha tocopherol acetate
Active ingredient — gentle and well-tolerated
Safe ingredient
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