11/13 ingredients recognized
The Original Candy Coated Peanuts, Original
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Flagged concerns
Yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
Yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
Corn Syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
Red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
Artificial Flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
Modified Food Starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
White Mineral Oil
Petroleum-derived; may be contaminated with PAHs; clogs pores.
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, Peanuts, Corn Syrup, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Acacia (Gum Arabic), Confectioner'S Glaze (Shellac), Artificial Flavor, Carnauba Wax, White Mineral Oil, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2.