Chocolate candies, peanut

M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies are a classic treat loved worldwide, featuring smooth milk chocolate and crunchy peanut centers. These candies contain artificial dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Blue 2, which enhance their vibrant colors but are synthetic food additives. Perfect for those who enjoy colorful, flavorful chocolates, but worth noting for dye-conscious consumers.

Ingredients: milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter lactose, milkfat, peanuts, soy lecithin, salt, artificial and natural flavors), sugar, peanuts, cornstarch, less than 1% - palm oil, corn syrup, dextrin, coloring (includes blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2), carnauba wax, gum acacia,

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Artificial Dyes Found

Red 40

The most widely used artificial red dye in the United States.

Origin: Derived from petroleum byproducts.

Health concerns: May cause hyperactivity in some children and allergic reactions.

Yellow 5

A bright yellow dye common in snacks and drinks.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: May cause allergic reactions, especially in aspirin-sensitive individuals.

Yellow 6

An orange-yellow dye often found in beverages and candy.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: May cause hyperactivity and potential allergic reactions.

Blue 1

A bright blue synthetic dye used in candies and drinks.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: Generally considered safe, but may cause allergic reactions in rare cases.

Blue 2

A synthetic blue dye found in candy and pet food.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: Possible link to brain tumors in animal studies.