Does Starburst jellybeans contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Starburst jellybeans contains 5 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide.

Is Starburst jellybeans safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Starburst jellybeans contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Starburst jellybeans

Name: Starburst jellybeans
Brand: Starburst

by Starburst

Barcode: 0022000290502

CONTAINS 5 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 40Blue 1Titanium Dioxide

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Titanium Dioxide (Titanium Dioxide, E171)

Ingredients

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, ACACIA, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX, COLORS (YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MINERAL OIL, BEESWAX)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Starburst jellybeans contain Red 40?

Yes, Starburst jellybeans contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Starburst jellybeans contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Starburst jellybeans 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.

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