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Mm's chocolate candies

Mm's chocolate candies

M&M's Chocolate Candies are a classic treat loved worldwide, featuring smooth milk chocolate coated in colorful shells. These candies contain artificial dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Blue 2, which give them their vibrant appearance and appeal to those who enjoy bright, eye-catching sweets.

Ingredients: Milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, salt, artificial flavors), sugar, pretzel [enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), food starch-modified, salt, vegetable oil (canola oil and/or soybean oil), corn syrup, malt extract, leavening (contains yeast, sodium bicarbonate and/or ammonium bicarbonate)], less than 2% - cornstarch, corn syrup, dextrin, salt, coloring (includes blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, blue 2, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake), gum acacia.

sweet
chocolatey
colorful

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.