Nerds Candy Grape Strawberry 340g
Nerds Candy Grape Strawberry by Ferrara is a vibrant, tangy treat packed with bright artificial dyes like Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Carmine. While these colorful candies are fun and appealing, they contain synthetic food dyes that some consumers prefer to avoid for natural ingredient reasons.
Ingredients: Dextrose, sugar, malic acid, and less than 2% of corn syrup, natural flavors, carnauba wax, color added, carmine color, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, red 40 lake.
sour
fruity
tangy
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.
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.
Carmine
A natural red dye made from crushed insects.
Origin: Derived from cochineal insects.
Health concerns: May cause severe allergic reactions; not vegan.