Pastel heart shapes
Pastel heart shapes provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 10% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking decorations category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 g (4 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 15 kcal | 384 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 87.5 g | 3.5 g | 1% | 67.7 +29% |
| Total sugars | 50 g | 2 g | 55.3 −10% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, rice flour, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed and/or soybean), corn starch, gum arabic, cellulose gum, confectioner's glaze, carrageenan, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide(color), yellow #5, fd&c red #3, fd&c yellow #6, artificial flavor, fd&cblue #1
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 9
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
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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 Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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.
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, 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
- 4 g (4 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0604485121078
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pastel heart shapes?
Pastel heart shapes contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (4 g (4 g)).
How much sugar is in Pastel heart shapes?
Pastel heart shapes has 50 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pastel heart shapes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.
What allergens does Pastel heart shapes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Pastel heart shapes contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 3 (E127), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. 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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