Gelatin
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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.
red 40 orange gelatin: water
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame potassium lemon gelatin: water
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Strawberry gelatin: water, sugar, gelatin, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), salt, sodium citrate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, artificial flavor, red 40. orange gelatin: water, sugar, gelatin, citric acid, natural flavor, potassium sorbate (preservative), salt, yellow 6, sodium citrate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. lemon gelatin: water, sugar, gelatin, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), salt, natural flavor, sodium citrate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, yellow 5.