16/18 ingredients recognized
Gelatin Dessert
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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
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
sodium citrate if strawberry: artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
if organic: 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
Water, sugar, gelatin, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), salt, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, sodium citrate. if strawberry: artificial flavors, red 40; if organic: natural flavor, yellow 6; if lemon lime: natural & artificial flavor, yellow 5, blue 1, if berry blue: natural and artificial flavor, blue 1.