Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) in Candy: What You Should Know
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★ Ingredients & Nutrition ★
Real fruit extracts, no artificial dyes. The full ingredient list and nutrition facts for our 7.5 oz bag of All American gummy bears.

★ Real Color, Real Fruit ★
The reds come from beets and raspberries. The yellows come from curcumin (turmeric). The greens come from spirulina. Every shade in the bag is something you could find on a farmer’s table.
Not one petroleum-derived dye on the panel. The full ingredient list is right below, exactly as printed on the bag.
★ The Ingredient Panel ★
Ingredient list
Contains gelatin. Ingredients listed as shown on our 7.5 oz bag.
Nutrition facts
7 servings per container*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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★ The Quality Standard ★
USA Gummies use all natural flavors for a classic gummy bear taste that stays smooth and balanced.
Color comes from real fruit and vegetable extracts. No artificial dyes, no synthetic colors.
Sourced, made, and packed right here in America with tight quality control at every step.
★ ★ ★ Five Natural Flavors ★ ★ ★

Bright, classic cherry with a clean, fruit-forward finish.

Smooth and refreshing, a light summer watermelon note.

Citrus pop with a sweet, familiar orange flavor.

Crisp green apple with a balanced sweet-tart bite.

Zesty lemon lift that keeps the chew bright and clean.
★ How We Compare ★
Most gummy brands use artificial dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1. USA Gummies uses real fruit and vegetable extracts for color — no synthetic dyes, no titanium dioxide.
| Feature | USA Gummies | Most competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial dyes | ✓ None | Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1 |
| Titanium dioxide | ✓ None | Present in many brands |
| Flavors | ✓ All natural | Artificial flavors |
| Made in USA | ✓ Sourced, made & packed | Germany, Mexico, Turkey, etc. |
| Color source | ✓ Fruit & vegetable extracts | Petroleum-derived dyes |
German-owned, uses Red 40 + titanium dioxide in US
Italian-owned, made in Mexico, artificial colors
Made in Canada/Mexico, artificial colors
Promised to remove dyes in 2016 — still uses them
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