Candy Canes, Fruit Smoothie

Ingredient score

3 ingredients worth a closer look

Worth a closer look

• Red 40 (Allura Red)Moderate concern

  Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.

  Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

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• Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)Moderate concern

  Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.

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• Caramel colorLimited concern

  Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.

  Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.

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• Blueberry RXBAR 10 No Red 40, Yellow 5, or Caramel color detected on its label
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• MINI FRUIT BARS 10 No Red 40, Yellow 5, or Caramel color detected on its label

Ingredients

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USDA FoodData Central record · updated Nov 12, 2017 · US · 6.3 oz/178 g

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