Uninformed Consumers Face Potential Dangers from Rubber Bears Products
In a recent report by Oeko-Test, several popular fruit gums have been scrutinized for their use of additives, inadequate labeling, and unnecessary vitamin enrichment.
One of the main concerns raised by Oeko-Test is the use of the synthetic dye E129 (Allura Red AC), a colourant found in vegan gummy bears and other sweet treats. This dye has been linked to several health concerns, including potential allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and behavioral issues in children.
E129 has been suspected of exacerbating ADHD symptoms in children, and dermatologist Peter Altmeyer has questioned its safety for asthmatics, as it may trigger pseudo-allergies.
Oeko-Test's fruit gum test evaluated ingredients, labeling, and packaging, as well as the proportion of additives. The test results criticized the losers for their excessive use of additives and inadequate labeling, particularly in relation to E129.
While some products, such as "Nimm 2 Laughing Gummi Sour Stars," received a "satisfactory" rating, others, like "Bebeto Sour Blast Fizzy Happy Strawberry," received an "insufficient" rating. The latter product was singled out for its use of E129.
On the other hand, the "Private label" of a discounter, "Sweet Shop Sour Worms" from Penny, received a "very good" rating in the Oeko-Test fruit gum test.
It is worth noting that vegans and vegetarians need to supplement vitamin B12, as it is only found in animal products. However, the questionable necessity of adding vitamin B12 to a sweet that would need to be consumed in large quantities to meet vitamin requirements was also raised in the test.
In light of these findings, individuals sensitive to food dyes or concerned about the potential health risks associated with E129 may wish to choose gummy bears without artificial colorants like E129. As always, it is advisable to read labels carefully and make informed choices about the products we consume.
- Science has linked the synthetic dye E129 (Allura Red AC) to various health-and-wellness concerns, including potential allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and behavioral issues in children, as well as exacerbating ADHD symptoms in children and causing pseudo-allergies in asthmatics.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, nutritional alternatives and supplements are crucial for vegans and vegetarians, who must supplement vitamin B12 as it is only found in animal products.
- Skin-care can also be influenced by our lifestyle choices, and the excessive use of additives like E129 in popular food-and-drink products may potentially have negative impacts on our overall health and wellness.
- In a recent lifestyle report by Oeko-Test, several medical-conditions, such as neurological disorders and food sensitivities, were considered when evaluating popular fruit gums for additives, labeling, and packaging.
- Cooking can be a and enjoyable part of maintaining a balanced health-and-wellness regimen when focusing on natural ingredients and minimum artificial additives like E129.
