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Glacé Cherry

Also known as: glacé cherries

Moderate concern

Glacé cherries are very high in added sugar (typically 70%+ by weight). Historically colored with synthetic dyes (notably FD&C Red 3/erythrosine, E127).

Found in

69 products

What it is

Cherries preserved by saturation with sugar syrup (candied/glacé), often colored red.

Decorative confection; baking inclusion.

Why it's flagged

very high added sugar
may contain FD&C Red 3 (banned in food, 2025) prior to reformulation
may contain other azo dyes triggering EU child-hyperactivity warning

What regulators actually say

"FDA is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs."

FDA — FDA to Revoke Authorization for the Use of Red No. 3 (Jan 15, 2025) — fda.gov

"Erythrosine (E 127) is permitted only in cocktail cherries and candied cherries with a maximum level."

EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex II — eur-lex.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

FDA revoked authorization for FD&C Red 3 in food (Jan 15, 2025); compliance date Jan 15, 2027.

European Union — EFSA

Erythrosine (E127) restricted to cocktail and candied cherries in EU.

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