Gushers,General Mills Sales Inc,General Mills
Gushers Variety Pack
Food & Beverage
67
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (21)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agar-Agar | Low Risk | — |
| Carrageenan | Caution | GI inflammation. Possible tumor promoter. |
| Citric Acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| Color (red 40, blue 1, yellows 5 & 6) | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| Corn Syrup | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| Cottonseed Oil | Beneficial | — |
| Fructose | Low Risk | — |
| Glycerin | Low Risk | Humectant. Safe. Plant or animal derived. |
| Grape Juice Concentrate | Low Risk | — |
| Malic Acid | Low Risk | — |
| Maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| Modified Corn Starch | Low Risk | — |
| Monoglycerides | Low Risk | — |
| Natural and Artificial Flavor | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| Palm Oil | Low Risk | Environmental concerns. High in saturated fat. |
| Pear Puree | Low Risk | — |
| Potassium Citrate | Low Risk | — |
| Sodium Citrate | Low Risk | — |
| Sugar | Low Risk | — |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | Low Risk | Vitamin C. Antioxidant. Safe. |
| Xanthan Gum | Low Risk | Generally safe. GI issues at high intake. |