Candy Shoppe, Boston Baked Beans
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Flagged concerns
artificial colors including: yellow 5
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40 mineral oil
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Roasted peanuts (peanuts, peanut oil), corn syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, acacia gum, artificial flavors, artificial colors including: yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1 and red 40. mineral oil and carnauba wax.