Bad Ingredients in this candy

• corn syrup. Ingredient Score: -6.11

  What the research says about high-fructose corn syrup: Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.

• high fructose corn syrup. Ingredient Score: -8.24

  What the research says about high-fructose corn syrup: Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.

• natural flavors. Ingredient Score: -2.5

  Natural Flavors- Added Flavor or Added Risk? - MenuTrinfo:          When we hear the term “natural flavors” we automatically think of healthy, natural food, but few people know what this term actually means. The truth is, natural and artificial flavors are actually extremely similar. They are both manipulated in a lab and injected directly into a food. The main difference is “natural flavors” come from Read this post

• red 40. Ingredient Score: -4.17

  The Hidden Health Risks of Food Dyes: How bad is Red 40 and more synthetic dyes?

• yellow 5. Ingredient Score: -4.0

  The Potential Risks of Tartrazine: Learn if tartrazine (or FD&C yellow #5) cause allergic reactions and what other potential concerns exist concerning cancer, brain damage, and more.

• blue 1. Ingredient Score: -4.55

  Where does blue food dye come from?: The same colorants that are in your blue jeans may also be in your M&Ms

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• citric acid. Ingredient Score: 0.56

  Citric Acid Effects on Brain and Liver Oxidative Stress in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Mice: Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in the greatest amounts in citrus fruits. This study examined the effect of citric acid on endotoxin-induced oxidative stress of the brain and liver. Mice were challenged with a single intraperitoneal dose of lipopolysaccharide ...

• artificial flavors. Ingredient Score: 0.0

Good Ingredients in this candy

None

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• gum base. Ingredient Score: -2.31

  6 Disturbing Side Effects of Chewing Gum - organic.org: By Dr. Mercola The US is among the top three countries with the highest rates of chewing gum consumption worldwide. In the US, 59 percent of people chew gum, surpassed only by Iran (82 percent) and Saudi Arabia (79 percent) (a primary reason why the Middle East may have more gum chewers than the US …

• glucose syrup. Ingredient Score: -3.57

  Glucose syrup: is it really dangerous for our health?: Glucose syrup is a sweetener widely used in the confectionary industry. However, some people demonize it. Let's find the truth about it!

• artificial natural flavoring. Ingredient Score: -1.11

  What Are Natural Flavors?: Natural flavors on the label of a product often cause red flags to go up and rightfully so. Learn what exactly a "natural" flavor is here.

• celilla wax. Ingredient Score: -1.43

  Teens: Before You Dab, Get the Facts on Wax: This is not regular pot. Dabbing is far riskier than smoking a joint, ingesting marijuana in edible form, or using something like a pipe or a bong.

• bht. Ingredient Score: -3.33

  The Dirty Dozen: BHA and BHT - David Suzuki Foundation: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

• red 40. Ingredient Score: -4.17

  The Hidden Health Risks of Food Dyes: How bad is Red 40 and more synthetic dyes?

• yellow 6. Ingredient Score: -4.17

  Rainbow Risks: 6 Artificial Food Colors You Need To Know About: Artificial colorings are added to many different foods. They may make your food look pretty, but there can be hidden risks.

• yellow 5. Ingredient Score: -4.0

  The Potential Risks of Tartrazine: Learn if tartrazine (or FD&C yellow #5) cause allergic reactions and what other potential concerns exist concerning cancer, brain damage, and more.

• blue 2. Ingredient Score: -2.5

  Where does blue food dye come from?: The same colorants that are in your blue jeans may also be in your M&Ms

• blue 1. Ingredient Score: -4.55

  Where does blue food dye come from?: The same colorants that are in your blue jeans may also be in your M&Ms

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• modified food starch. Ingredient Score: 0.77

• corn oil. Ingredient Score: 1.33

  Processed To Death - Get These Cooking Oils Out of Your Pantry STAT!: Processed To Death - Get These Cooking Oils Out of Your Pantry STAT!

Good Ingredients in this candy

None

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• corn syrup. Ingredient Score: -6.11

  What the research says about high-fructose corn syrup: Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.

• gum base. Ingredient Score: -2.31

  6 Disturbing Side Effects of Chewing Gum - organic.org: By Dr. Mercola The US is among the top three countries with the highest rates of chewing gum consumption worldwide. In the US, 59 percent of people chew gum, surpassed only by Iran (82 percent) and Saudi Arabia (79 percent) (a primary reason why the Middle East may have more gum chewers than the US …

• artificial colors. Ingredient Score: -4.67

  Food Coloring Is Probably Bad for Us. It’s Also Unnecessary. Why Hasn’t the FDA Banned It?: In Britain, McDonald’s fries have four ingredients: potatoes, vegetable oil, dextrose, and salt. In the U.S., McDonald’s fries have a whopping 19...

• bht. Ingredient Score: -3.33

  The Dirty Dozen: BHA and BHT - David Suzuki Foundation: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• citric acid. Ingredient Score: 0.56

  Citric Acid Effects on Brain and Liver Oxidative Stress in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Mice: Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in the greatest amounts in citrus fruits. This study examined the effect of citric acid on endotoxin-induced oxidative stress of the brain and liver. Mice were challenged with a single intraperitoneal dose of lipopolysaccharide ...

• starch. Ingredient Score: 1.05

  The Hungry Microbiome: why resistant starch is good for you: Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Australia. Research shows that eating fibre rich in resistant starch is one way we can combat this threat. T...

• artificial flavors. Ingredient Score: 0.0

• glycerin. Ingredient Score: 0.59

  EWG Skin Deep® | What is GLYCERIN: EWG’s Skin Deep rates thousands of personal care product ingredients, culled from ingredient labels on products, based on hazard information pulled from the scientific literature and industry, academic and regulatory databases.

• turmeric coloring. Ingredient Score: 1.67

Good Ingredients in this candy

None

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• corn syrup. Ingredient Score: -6.11

  What the research says about high-fructose corn syrup: Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.

• gum base. Ingredient Score: -2.31

  6 Disturbing Side Effects of Chewing Gum - organic.org: By Dr. Mercola The US is among the top three countries with the highest rates of chewing gum consumption worldwide. In the US, 59 percent of people chew gum, surpassed only by Iran (82 percent) and Saudi Arabia (79 percent) (a primary reason why the Middle East may have more gum chewers than the US …

• artificial colors. Ingredient Score: -4.67

  Food Coloring Is Probably Bad for Us. It’s Also Unnecessary. Why Hasn’t the FDA Banned It?: In Britain, McDonald’s fries have four ingredients: potatoes, vegetable oil, dextrose, and salt. In the U.S., McDonald’s fries have a whopping 19...

• bht. Ingredient Score: -3.33

  The Dirty Dozen: BHA and BHT - David Suzuki Foundation: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• citric acid. Ingredient Score: 0.56

  Citric Acid Effects on Brain and Liver Oxidative Stress in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Mice: Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in the greatest amounts in citrus fruits. This study examined the effect of citric acid on endotoxin-induced oxidative stress of the brain and liver. Mice were challenged with a single intraperitoneal dose of lipopolysaccharide ...

• starch. Ingredient Score: 1.05

  The Hungry Microbiome: why resistant starch is good for you: Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Australia. Research shows that eating fibre rich in resistant starch is one way we can combat this threat. T...

• artificial flavors. Ingredient Score: 0.0

• glycerin. Ingredient Score: 0.59

  EWG Skin Deep® | What is GLYCERIN: EWG’s Skin Deep rates thousands of personal care product ingredients, culled from ingredient labels on products, based on hazard information pulled from the scientific literature and industry, academic and regulatory databases.

• turmeric coloring. Ingredient Score: 1.67

Good Ingredients in this candy

None

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• corn syrup. Ingredient Score: -6.11

  What the research says about high-fructose corn syrup: Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.

• modified corn starch. Ingredient Score: -0.67

  The Dangers of Eating Cornstarch: Subscribe to our channel: ‪http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=anderson‬ Dr. Mike Dow shows Katrina how dangerous it is to consume cornstarch...

• natural artificial flavors. Ingredient Score: -1.11

  Sweet little lies: How much sugar is it really okay to eat?: The average American consumes almost 20 teaspoons of sugar per day. Do you need a sugar detox?

• red 40. Ingredient Score: -4.17

  The Hidden Health Risks of Food Dyes: How bad is Red 40 and more synthetic dyes?

• yellow 5. Ingredient Score: -4.0

  The Potential Risks of Tartrazine: Learn if tartrazine (or FD&C yellow #5) cause allergic reactions and what other potential concerns exist concerning cancer, brain damage, and more.

• blue 1. Ingredient Score: -4.55

  Where does blue food dye come from?: The same colorants that are in your blue jeans may also be in your M&Ms

• carnauba wax. Ingredient Score: -0.67

  Dear Everyone: Please Stop Waxing Your Car: You keep using that wax. I do not think it does what you think it does.

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• citric acid. Ingredient Score: 0.56

  Citric Acid Effects on Brain and Liver Oxidative Stress in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Mice: Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in the greatest amounts in citrus fruits. This study examined the effect of citric acid on endotoxin-induced oxidative stress of the brain and liver. Mice were challenged with a single intraperitoneal dose of lipopolysaccharide ...

• mineral oil. Ingredient Score: 0.71

  5 Reasons to Avoid Petroleum and Mineral Oil in Your Skincare: Check your labels for these skin and health saboteurs.

Good Ingredients in this candy

• gelatin. Ingredient Score: 6.84

  You Need to Eat Gelatin. Here Are the Reasons Why. | Chris Kresser: Gelatin is a protein powerhouse that can improve your skin, hair, and bone health. Learn more reasons why you need to eat gelatin.

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• skim milk. Ingredient Score: -0.56

  Is Skim Milk Making You Fat?: How the "diet" dairy choice is putting your health—and waistline—at risk.

• salt. Ingredient Score: -1.58

  Take it with a grain of salt - Harvard Health: If you are trying to watch your salt intake, pay careful attention to the amount of salt in prepared and processed foods. But not everyone benefits from eating less salt.

• partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil. Ingredient Score: -6.67

  Trans fat: Double trouble for your heart: Trans fat increases your

• natural flavor. Ingredient Score: -2.5

  Natural Flavors- Added Flavor or Added Risk? - MenuTrinfo:          When we hear the term “natural flavors” we automatically think of healthy, natural food, but few people know what this term actually means. The truth is, natural and artificial flavors are actually extremely similar. They are both manipulated in a lab and injected directly into a food. The main difference is “natural flavors” come from Read this post

• salt. Ingredient Score: -1.58

  Take it with a grain of salt - Harvard Health: If you are trying to watch your salt intake, pay careful attention to the amount of salt in prepared and processed foods. But not everyone benefits from eating less salt.

• corn syrup. Ingredient Score: -6.11

  What the research says about high-fructose corn syrup: Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• milk fat. Ingredient Score: 1.76

  The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between - Harvard Health: Image: vasata/Getty ImagesWhy are trans fats bad for you, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats good for you, and saturated fats somewhere in-between? For years, fat was a four-letter word. We were urged to banish it from our diets whenever possib...

• lactose. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  What Effects Does Lactose Have on the Human Body? | Livestrong.com: A type of carbohydrate, you'll find lactose in milk and milk products. It is a disaccharide, or a sugar molecule, consisting of two sugars – glucose and galactose.

• soy lecithin. Ingredient Score: 0.62

  What Are the Dangers of Soy Lecithin Ingestion? | Livestrong.com: Soy lecithin is a common ingredient in hundreds of processed foods, including cereals, pasta, breads, soy milk and many meats. Lecithin is also available as a health supplement; proponents claim that it can benefit the heart, brain, liver and athletic performance.

• artificial flavors. Ingredient Score: 0.0

• peanut butter. Ingredient Score: 1.0

  Is Peanut Butter Good For You? 8 Reasons To Ditch It: Is peanut butter good for you? 🥜 You may think peanut butter is healthy because the label on the back of the jar tells the story of a ketogenic winner: you’ll find a decent chunk of fat, a bit of protein and even a few grams of fiber in every serving. But don’t be fooled by peanut butter’s charm. Because once you dig into this nightmare masquerading as health food, you’ll realize what a total disaster peanut butter is for your body. 🙈 So in this guide, you’ll learn eight reasons to keep more than a selfie stick away from peanut butter -- and healthier nut butter options you can choose on a ketogenic diet. Check it out now before you start making those back-to-school lunches: 👇👇👇👇

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• cornstarch. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  Can You Use Corn Starch in Gluten-Free Recipes? (Yes, But There's an Even Better Alternative): Cornstarch may not be bad for you in small amounts, but it doesn’t contain any nutrients.

• dextrin. Ingredient Score: 2.14

• coloring. Ingredient Score: 4.38

  Is Coloring Hair Safe?: Hair dyes are as common as lipstick, with nearly as many shades. But some researchers say these popular beauty products have an ugly flip side: They may cause...

Good Ingredients in this candy

• cocoa butter. Ingredient Score: 9.38

  Cocoa Butter Benefits, Uses, Nutrition Facts and Recipes - Dr. Axe: Besides being a main ingredient in chocolate, cocoa butter is good for healing dry, sensitive skin. Learn about other health benefits, uses and nutrition facts.

• chocolate. Ingredient Score: 6.47

  Chocolate: Health benefits, facts, and research: Who might once have thought that chocolate could be so much more than a delicious but ultimately naughty treat? Well, research continues to show that eating chocolate, especially the dark variety high in cocoa, can have many benefits, including stopping bad cholesterol and cognitive decline. Read on to discover all.

• peanuts. Ingredient Score: 6.11

  Eat Peanuts: You May Live Longer: Even the lowly peanut can improve your heart health and add years to your life.

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• palm kernel palm oil. Ingredient Score: -4.29

  Dr. Andrew Weil: Conflict Palm Oil Bad for People and Planet - Rainforest Action Network: Top trans-fat replacement still clogs arteries, plus causes deforestation and child labor SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – With the FDA widely expected to announce a ban on trans-fats within the year,...

• natural artificial flavors. Ingredient Score: -1.11

  Sweet little lies: How much sugar is it really okay to eat?: The average American consumes almost 20 teaspoons of sugar per day. Do you need a sugar detox?

• yellow 5 lake. Ingredient Score: -3.64

  Chemical of the Day - *Today's Chemical - FD&C Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake: Today's Chemical: FD&C Yellow Aluminum Lake EWG Risk Score: 4 What is it? This is an...

• blue 1 lake. Ingredient Score: -6.67

  Where does blue food dye come from?: The same colorants that are in your blue jeans may also be in your M&Ms

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• nonfat milk. Ingredient Score: 0.62

  Is Skim Milk Making You Fat?: How the "diet" dairy choice is putting your health—and waistline—at risk.

• lactose. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  What Effects Does Lactose Have on the Human Body? | Livestrong.com: A type of carbohydrate, you'll find lactose in milk and milk products. It is a disaccharide, or a sugar molecule, consisting of two sugars – glucose and galactose.

• milk protein concentrate. Ingredient Score: 1.67

• soy lecithin. Ingredient Score: 0.62

  What Are the Dangers of Soy Lecithin Ingestion? | Livestrong.com: Soy lecithin is a common ingredient in hundreds of processed foods, including cereals, pasta, breads, soy milk and many meats. Lecithin is also available as a health supplement; proponents claim that it can benefit the heart, brain, liver and athletic performance.

Good Ingredients in this candy

• cocoa. Ingredient Score: 8.95

  Cocoa Rich in Health Benefits: Consumption of cocoa, used throughout history as a folk medicine, may actually have significant health benefits, according to a new study by Harvard researchers.

• peppermint oil. Ingredient Score: 5.5

  The Essential: 6 Uses For Peppermint Essential Oil:  Peppermint essential oil has so many uses, it's no wonder this oil is a staple in many people's medicine cabinets. And it certainly does much more than freshen your breath!

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• organic cane sugar. Ingredient Score: -1.18

  Sweet little lies: How much sugar is it really okay to eat?: The average American consumes almost 20 teaspoons of sugar per day. Do you need a sugar detox?

• organic evaporated cane juice. Ingredient Score: -3.08

  Evaporated Cane Juice: Breaking Down the Controversy - Go Clean Label: Get clear insights about "evaporated cane juice" — what it is, how it's manufactured, why it's used, and food labeling implications.

• natural flavor. Ingredient Score: -2.5

  Natural Flavors- Added Flavor or Added Risk? - MenuTrinfo:          When we hear the term “natural flavors” we automatically think of healthy, natural food, but few people know what this term actually means. The truth is, natural and artificial flavors are actually extremely similar. They are both manipulated in a lab and injected directly into a food. The main difference is “natural flavors” come from Read this post

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sea salt. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  How to Choose the Healthiest Type of Salt for Cooking: Without salt, home cooking can be bland and unappetizing, but getting in the habit of adding too much salt to foods is linked to poor health.

• organic caramel color. Ingredient Score: 0.0

• organic almonds. Ingredient Score: 3.12

  What Does 'Raw' Mean? When It Comes To Almonds, You Might Be Surprised: By law, all California almonds must be pasteurized or treated with a fumigant — processes aimed at preventing foodborne illness. But critics say the treatments taint flavor and mislead consumers.

• sea salt. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  How to Choose the Healthiest Type of Salt for Cooking: Without salt, home cooking can be bland and unappetizing, but getting in the habit of adding too much salt to foods is linked to poor health.

• organic vanilla beans. Ingredient Score: 2.22

Good Ingredients in this candy

• organic cacao beans. Ingredient Score: 5.88

  Cacao: 5 Little Known Benefits of this Amazonian Superfood - Be Good Organics: Antioxidants, iron, magnesium, calcium, and mood-boosting neurotransmitters - find out more about why you should be adding cacao to your diet here!

• organic cocoa butter. Ingredient Score: 10.0

  Cocoa Butter Benefits, Uses, Nutrition Facts and Recipes - Dr. Axe: Besides being a main ingredient in chocolate, cocoa butter is good for healing dry, sensitive skin. Learn about other health benefits, uses and nutrition facts.

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• hydrogenated coconut oil. Ingredient Score: -2.0

  Trans fat: Double trouble for your heart: Trans fat increases your

• natural flavors. Ingredient Score: -2.5

  Natural Flavors- Added Flavor or Added Risk? - MenuTrinfo:          When we hear the term “natural flavors” we automatically think of healthy, natural food, but few people know what this term actually means. The truth is, natural and artificial flavors are actually extremely similar. They are both manipulated in a lab and injected directly into a food. The main difference is “natural flavors” come from Read this post

• sucrose esters of fatty acids. Ingredient Score: -10.0

• carnauba wax. Ingredient Score: -0.67

  Dear Everyone: Please Stop Waxing Your Car: You keep using that wax. I do not think it does what you think it does.

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• wheat glucose syrup. Ingredient Score: 0.0

• rice starch. Ingredient Score: 3.89

• gellan gum. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  Gums in Foods Causing Health Problems for Many - Natural Health Journals: Could ‘Gums’ in Processed Foods Be Causing Your Digestive or Other Health Problems? If you read ingredient labels on processed foods at the supermarket, you’ve probably noticed that gums are very common additives nowadays. Whether it’s xanthan gum, guar gum,…

Good Ingredients in this candy

• gum arabic. Ingredient Score: 5.62

  Health Benefits of Gum Arabic and Medical Use: Gum Arabic (GA) is a soluble fiber obtained from Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal trees grown in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Sudan. It is one of t…

• beeswax. Ingredient Score: 6.43

  The Surprising Natural Pain Reliever You Must Try: If you're looking for a versatile natural pain reliever that can also improve skin, heart health and more, you must try this surprising gift from nature.

Bad Ingredients in this candy

• milk. Ingredient Score: -0.56

  Pros and Cons of Drinking Cow’s Milk: Is milk bad for you, or will it make you strong and healthy? Weigh the pros and cons as you decide what to buy at the supermarket.

• vanillin. Ingredient Score: -3.85

  The Problem with Vanilla: After vowing to go natural, food brands face a shortage of the favored flavor  

Okay Ingredients in this candy

• sugar. Ingredient Score: 1.5

  How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?: Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

• lactose. Ingredient Score: 0.0

  What Effects Does Lactose Have on the Human Body? | Livestrong.com: A type of carbohydrate, you'll find lactose in milk and milk products. It is a disaccharide, or a sugar molecule, consisting of two sugars – glucose and galactose.

• milk fat. Ingredient Score: 1.76

  The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between - Harvard Health: Image: vasata/Getty ImagesWhy are trans fats bad for you, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats good for you, and saturated fats somewhere in-between? For years, fat was a four-letter word. We were urged to banish it from our diets whenever possib...

• soy lecithin ppgr. Ingredient Score: 0.62

  Forget about taking lecithin for your memory: DOES IT WORK: Lecithin and Alzheimer’s disease

Good Ingredients in this candy

• chocolate. Ingredient Score: 6.47

  Chocolate: Health benefits, facts, and research: Who might once have thought that chocolate could be so much more than a delicious but ultimately naughty treat? Well, research continues to show that eating chocolate, especially the dark variety high in cocoa, can have many benefits, including stopping bad cholesterol and cognitive decline. Read on to discover all.

• cocoa butter. Ingredient Score: 9.38

  Cocoa Butter Benefits, Uses, Nutrition Facts and Recipes - Dr. Axe: Besides being a main ingredient in chocolate, cocoa butter is good for healing dry, sensitive skin. Learn about other health benefits, uses and nutrition facts.