8/11 ingredients recognized
Jello lemon gelatin dessert mix boxes
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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.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
Gelatin, adipic acid (for tartness), disodium phosphate (controls acidity), maltodextrin (from corn), fumaric acid (for tartness), contains less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, aspartame+ and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners), yellow 6, yellow 5