D'Gari, Gelatin Dessert, Orange

yellow 6

Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.

artificial flavoring

Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure

acesulfame potassium

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

sucralose

May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.

Sugar

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.