17/20 ingredients recognized
Popsicle, Sour Patch Kids, Raspberry Flavored Frozen Confection With Other Natural Flavors
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
diglycerides
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
cellulose gum
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
polysorbate 80
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation.
carrageenan
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
Full ingredient list
Water, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, maltodextrin, liquid sugar (sugar, water), contains 1 percent or less of each of the following: citric acid, malic acid, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, pectin, modified cellulose, red 40, natural flavor, polysorbate 80, red raspberry juice concentrate, polysorbate 65, carrageenan, locust bean gum