Does Old fashioned hard candies contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Old fashioned hard candies contains 3 artificial dyes: Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5.

Is Old fashioned hard candies safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Old fashioned hard candies contains artificial dyes (Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Old fashioned hard candies

Name: Old fashioned hard candies
Brand: F. B. Washburn Candy Corp.

by F. B. Washburn Candy Corp.

Barcode: 0011212000917

CONTAINS 3 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Red 3Red 40Yellow 5

Detected Dyes

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Ingredients

Sugar, corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, certified colors including yellow #5 and #6, blue #3, red #3 and red #40.

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 Old fashioned hard candies contain Red 40?

Yes, Old fashioned hard candies contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Old fashioned hard candies contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Old fashioned hard candies 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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