Does Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy contains 5 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1.

Is Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy

Name: Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy
Brand: New England Confectionery Company Inc.

by New England Confectionery Company Inc.

Barcode: 0011215319733

CONTAINS 5 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Red 40Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

Sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, glycerine, artificial and natural flavors, gelatin, vegetable gums [ tragacanth, xanthan and arabic], citric acid, artificial colors [red 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, blue 1].

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy contain Red 40?

Yes, Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Sweethearts, True Love Tiny Hearts Candy 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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