Welch's Mixed Fruit

Welch's Mixed Fruit candies are a colorful and flavorful treat that features a delightful blend of fruity tastes. However, they contain artificial food dyes like Red 40, Blue 1, and Annatto, which may appeal to those who enjoy vibrant hues but want to be mindful of dye ingredients. Perfect for fruit lovers seeking a fun, brightly colored snack with a sweet and fruity profile.

Ingredients: fruit puree (grape, peach, orange, strawberry and raspberry), corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, gelatin, concord grape juice from concentrate, citric acid, lactic acid, natural and artificial flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), vitamin a palmitate, sodium citrate, coconut oil, carnauba wax, annatto (color), turmeric (color), red 40, and blue 1,

fruity

sweet

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.

Annatto

A natural orange dye from seeds of the achiote tree.

Origin: Derived from annatto seeds.

Health concerns: May cause rare allergic reactions.