16/19 ingredients recognized
Real cherry juice fruit chews high in antioxidant vitamin c
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
red 40 lake
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
food starch modified
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, corn syrup, food starch modified, dextrose, cherry juice concentrate, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, cocoa powder, color added, red 40, red 40 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, ascorbic acid, confectioners glaze, carnauba wax, beeswax