20/21 ingredients recognized
Tie-dye premium cake mix
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Flagged concerns
red 3
Synthetic dye; FDA-banned from food January 2025; animal carcinogen; thyroid effects.
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.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
red: water, sugar, red 40, modified corn starch, xanthan gum, preserved with (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), citric acid. yellow: water, sugar, yellow 5, modified corn starch, xanthan gum, preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. blue: water, sugar, propylene glycol, blue 1, modified corn starch, xanthan gum, red 3, preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.