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GREAT VALUE · 0/100 · Not approved
4 not-approved ingredients detected; 4 banned in at least one country
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Canola Oil | Not approved | Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil". |
| Red 40 (Allura Red AC) | Not approved | Synthetic azo dye linked in studies to hyperactivity in children. Mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) | Not approved | Synthetic triarylmethane dye; was banned in France, Norway and Finland until 2008 EU harmonization. |
| Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) | Not approved | Synthetic indigoid dye; animal studies show tumor formation at high doses. |
100 − 50×4 − 10×0 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Canola Oil | -50 | Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil". |
| Red 40 (Allura Red AC) | -50 | Synthetic azo dye linked in studies to hyperactivity in children. Mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) | -50 | Synthetic triarylmethane dye; was banned in France, Norway and Finland until 2008 EU harmonization. |
| Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) | -50 | Synthetic indigoid dye; animal studies show tumor formation at high doses. |
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