- Brand
- Jolly Rancher
- Made by
- The Hershey Company
- Kind
- gummies
Jolly Rancher
Jolly Rancher Gummies
Soft fruit gummies in the five Jolly Rancher flavours, in a king-size bag.
Label check
- Synthetic dyesRed 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1
- Corn syrupCorn syrup
- Artificial sweetenersNone listed
- Seed oilsNone listed
- PreservativesNone listed
Fails 2 of 5 standards. Read from the ingredient list below; what each check counts.
What was flagged, and the words it was read from
| Ingredient | Check | On the label as |
|---|---|---|
| Red 40 | Synthetic dyes | RED 40 |
| Yellow 5 | Synthetic dyes | YELLOW 5 |
| Yellow 6 | Synthetic dyes | YELLOW 6 |
| Blue 1 | Synthetic dyes | BLUE 1 |
| Corn syrup | Corn syrup | CORN SYRUP |
Ingredients as listed
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Cornstarch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Malic Acid, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Mineral Oil, Carnauba Wax, Artificial Color (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6)
Source: The Hershey Company’s product page, copied as published. Recipes change, and the pack you buy may print a newer list.
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