Candy writers confectionery coating
Candy writers confectionery coating provides 571 kcal per 100 g, with 71.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 29% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking decorations category. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tsp (7 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 40 kcal | 384 +49% | |
| Total fat | 28.6 g | 2 g | 3% | 12.2 +133% |
| Saturated fat | 28.6 g | 2 g | 10% | 10.7 +168% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g | 5 g | 2% | 67.7 +6% |
| Total sugars | 71.4 g | 5 g | 55.3 +29% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 57.1 g | 4 g | 8% | 38.8 +47% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0.1 +166% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cocoa brown: sugar, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil and hydrogenated palm kernel oil), cocoa powder, nonfat dry milk solids, whole milk solids, whey powder, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), salt, artificial flavor. wispy white: sugar, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil and hydrogenated palm kernel oil), whey powder, whole milk solids, titanium dioxide, nonfat dry milk solids, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), salt, artificial flavor. really black: sugar, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil and hydrogenated palm kernel oil), blue 2 lake, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake, whey powder, whole milk solids, nonfat dry milk solids, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), salt, artificial flavor. rosy red: sugar, vegetable oil (palm kernel oil and hydrogenated palm kernel oil), whole milk solids, whey powder, nonfat dry milk solids, red 40 lake, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), salt, artificial flavor.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 2 (E132) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 2 (E132) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 2, Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tsp (7 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011225546976
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Candy writers confectionery coating?
Candy writers confectionery coating contains 571 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (1 tsp (7 g)).
How much sugar is in Candy writers confectionery coating?
Candy writers confectionery coating has 71.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Candy writers confectionery coating healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Candy writers confectionery coating vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Candy writers confectionery coating contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Candy writers confectionery coating contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 2 (E132) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 2 (E132) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 2 (E132) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 2 (E132) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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