Jelly Belly licorice bridge mix

Jelly Belly Licorice Bridge Mix is a fun, colorful treat that combines the classic flavor of licorice with a vibrant mix of candies. Please note, it contains artificial food dyes like Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, which enhance its bright appearance but are important for those seeking dye-free options. Enjoy this chewy, fruity, and visually appealing candy with awareness of its dye content.

Ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, licorice center [corn syrup, enriched wheat flour (wheat, iron, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, sugar, modified food starch, water, glycerine, licorice extract, palm oil, salt, soy mono , diglyceride, anise extract, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: modified soy protein, tapioca dextrin, natural and artificial flavors, color added, red 40, red 40 lake, blue 1,2, blue 1, 2 lake, yellow 5,6, yellow 5, 6 lake, red 3, carnauba wax, beeswax, confectioner's glaze, made in a peanut free factory

licorice

chewy

fruity

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.

Red 3

A synthetic dye used mainly in candies and baked goods.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: Linked to thyroid tumors in animal studies.

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.

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.