Nerds
Gummy Clusters
Food & Beverage
31
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (22)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ACACIA (GUM ARABIC) | Low Risk | — |
| APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE | Low Risk | — |
| BLUE 1 | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| BLUE 1 LAKE | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| BLUE 2 LAKE | Caution | Indigotine. Possible tumor promoter. |
| CARMINE (COLOR) | Low Risk | — |
| CARNAUBA WAX | Low Risk | — |
| CITRIC ACID | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| COLOR ADDED | Low Risk | — |
| CORN SYRUP | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| DEXTROSE | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| GELATIN | Low Risk | — |
| MALIC ACID | Low Risk | — |
| MODIFIED CORN STARCH | Low Risk | — |
| NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| RED 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| RED 40 LAKE | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| SODIUM CITRATE | Low Risk | — |
| SUGAR | Low Risk | — |
| YELLOW 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |
| YELLOW 5 LAKE | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |
| YELLOW 6 | Caution | Sunset yellow. Hyperactivity. Possible carcinogen. |