halloween organic lollipops 60ct

Our research notes

What to know before you choose this candy & gummies

The maker’s published label lists 7 ingredients, led by organic cane sugar, organic brown rice syrup and citric acid. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup) and natural flavors. None of the other additive groups we check appear. The maker describes it as organic; these are the maker’s statements, so look for the certifier’s seal on the package. For candy, the comparison that matters most is color source: fruit and vegetable juice, spirulina or annatto versus synthetic dyes such as Red 40 or Yellow 5.

• Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.
• Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup (first appears at position 1 of 7).
• Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
• Good to knowMaker states organic. USDA Organic claims are backed by a certifier and the USDA seal.

Compare this against other candy & gummies

• Color source. Fruit and vegetable juice, spirulina or annatto versus synthetic dyes such as Red 40 or Yellow 5.
• Sugar and sweeteners. Cane sugar, tapioca syrup, allulose, stevia and sugar alcohols all appear.
• Serving size. Compare sugar per serving rather than per bag.

References

1. YumEarth product page YumEarth
2. Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
3. FDA to revoke authorization for Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration
4. Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5. Food dyes Center for Science in the Public Interest

These notes summarize the maker’s own published label and public references. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.