Does Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons contains 3 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Red 3, Blue 1.

Is Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Red 3, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons

Name: Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons
Brand: The New England Confectionery Co. Inc.

by The New England Confectionery Co. Inc.

Barcode: 0011215412281

CONTAINS 3 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Red 3Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

Sugar, corn starch, gelatin, artificial flavors, coconut oil, fd&c colors [red 3, yellow 5, blue 1].

Dye-Free Alternatives

100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate

5 cereales con frutos rojos

ALMOND NUT-THINS HINT OF SEA SALT RICE CRACKER SNACKS WITH ALMONDS

BLUE DIAMOND ALMONDS

Dye Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons contain Red 40?

No, Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons does not contain Red 40.

Does Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Necco, Old Fashioned Candy Buttons contains Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102).

Want to learn more? Read about Red 40 side effects, the FDA food dye ban, or how to read food labels for dyes.

Skip the dyes — make snacks at home with a seed oil free recipe that skips both.

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