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SweeTarts Ropes

Common questions

Is SweeTarts Ropes healthy?

SweeTarts Ropes scores 17/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. SweeTarts Ropes (Cherry Punch) scores 17/100.

Does SweeTarts Ropes contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks SweeTarts Ropes as seed-oil free.

Has SweeTarts Ropes been lab-tested?

Yes. SweeTarts Ropes carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 1 contaminant (including Arsenic) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is SweeTarts Ropes?

SweeTarts Ropes is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does SweeTarts Ropes compare to other candy?

SweeTarts Ropes ranks #25 of 56 candy in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is SOLELY Organic Mango & Guava Fruit Gummies at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive SweeTarts Ropes's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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SweeTarts Ropes

SweeTarts
Seed oil free Lab tested
17 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 10
Owned by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
Category Candy
Summary

SweeTarts Ropes (Cherry Punch) scores 17/100. Third-party 2025 testing detected 390 ppb arsenic. Corn syrup + sugar + modified corn starch ultra-processed base, with titanium dioxide (EU-banned) as opacifier and three petroleum dyes. Owned by Ferrara Candy Company.

Contaminants 1

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Arsenic
390 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. No safe level of arsenic exposure exists; chronic exposure is linked to increased cancer risk (lung, skin, kidney, bladder), cardiovascular disease, and neurodevelopmental harm in children.

Independent third-party testing detected arsenic at 390 parts per billion — a significant contamination level.

Key ingredients 19

Titanium Dioxide
Very Bad

Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) after EFSA concluded it could not be considered safe.

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Blue 1
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye.

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Red 40
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye.

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Yellow 5
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

First ingredient — industrial glucose.

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Sugar
Bad

Second sweetener.

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Modified Corn Starch
Bad

Chemically modified thickener.

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Dextrose
Bad

Fourth sweetener.

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Processed starch derivative.

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Natural & Artificial Flavors
Bad

Mix of proprietary and undisclosed synthetic flavors.

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Apple Juice from Concentrate
Neutral

Juice concentrate — essentially additional sugar.

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Malic Acid
Neutral

Tartness acidulant.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

pH stabilizer.

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Sodium Citrate
Neutral

pH buffer.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

pH stabilizer.

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Pectin
Neutral

Fruit-derived gelling agent.

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Gum Acacia
Neutral

Plant-based thickener.

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Sodium Bicarbonate
Neutral

pH buffer.

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Carnauba Wax
Neutral

Plant-based coating.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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