12/13 ingredients recognized
Senor Rico, Gelatin Snacks
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Flagged concerns
if orange: yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
if lemon lime: yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
sodium citrate if strawberry: red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
water, sugar, gelatin, citric acid, natural , artificial flavor, sodium benzoate , potassium sorbate (preservative), locust bean gum, sodium citrate if strawberry: red 40, if orange: yellow 6, if lemon lime: yellow 5, blue 1