Ingredients List For Pez Candy
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What it is
Pez Candy is a hard, pressed candy typically composed of several ingredients. Its primary components are sugars, such as sugar and corn syrup, which provide sweetness and bulk. It also contains an acid, like adipic acid, for a tart flavor, and small amounts of fats and emulsifiers to help with texture and stability.
Why it's used
These ingredients are combined to form the iconic brick-shaped candy, which is primarily consumed as a confection. The combination of sweeteners, acids, and flavors creates a sweet and tangy taste profile, while colors are added for visual appeal.
Health notes
The main ingredients, sugars, contribute to caloric intake. Artificial colors, such as Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 2, are permitted by the FDA, though some have been subject to public concern regarding potential behavioral effects in children, with evidence being mixed. The FDA announced a plan in April 2025 to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including those typically found in Pez. Adipic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. JECFA has evaluated many of these individual components and set acceptable daily intakes for most.
Allergen info
Pez Candy itself does not typically contain major allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, or sesame, but consumers should always check the specific product label for the most accurate information.