Gelatin Snacks
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Flagged concerns
IF ORANGE: NATURAL FAVOR YELLOW 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
YELLOW 5 BLUE 1
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
ASPARTAME
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
RED 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
BLUE 1 IF LEMON LIME: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
Full ingredient list
WATER GELATIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ASPARTAME**, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SALT. IF BLACK CHERRY OR CHERRY: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, BLUE 1. IF LEMON LIME: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5 BLUE 1; IF ORANGE: NATURAL FAVOR YELLOW 6.