Fruit Roll-Ups

What’s in it

• DCorn SyrupA refined added sugar made from corn starch. It is safe in small amounts but is a high-glycemic sweetener that can contribute to excess sugar intake in children.PubMed · NIH
• CSugarPlain added sugar, typically sucrose. It is widely permitted but offers no nutritional benefit and can contribute to dental caries and excess calorie intake.PubMed · NIH
• APear PureePureed pear fruit, which is a minimally processed whole-food ingredient. It is generally safe for children and provides fruit sugars, water, and some fiber.PubMed · NIH
• CMaltodextrinA highly processed carbohydrate made from starch. It is generally permitted and commonly used as a bulking agent, but it has limited nutritional value and can raise blood sugar quickly.PubMed · NIH
• BPalm And/Or Palm Kernel OilA processed plant oil used for texture and stability. It is generally permitted, though palm kernel oil is higher in saturated fat and palm oil quality can vary.PubMed · NIH
• ACitric AcidA common acidulant naturally found in citrus and also made commercially for foods. It is widely approved and generally safe at food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• ASodium CitrateA sodium salt of citric acid used to control acidity. It is a common food additive with good regulatory safety support at typical dietary levels.PubMed · NIH
• CMonoglyceridesEmulsifiers made from fats and glycerol, used to improve texture and stability. They are common and generally permitted, but they are more processed than whole-food ingredients and have limited child-specific concern data.PubMed · NIH
• AFruit PectinA soluble fiber from fruit used to gel and thicken foods. It is generally considered safe for children.PubMed · NIH
• BMalic AcidA naturally occurring food acid used for tartness and pH control. It is permitted in foods and has a good safety profile at typical dietary levels.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin CAscorbic acid, an added vitamin commonly used for fortification and antioxidant protection. Fortified vitamins are generally safe and beneficial for children.PubMed · NIH
• CNatural FlavorA broad flavoring category that can come from natural sources but is not specific about composition. Safety is usually acceptable, but limited transparency makes it hard to assess more precisely.PubMed · NIH
• DColor (Red 40, Yellows 5 & 6, Blue 1)A blend of FDA-permitted synthetic dyes. These color additives have credible child-relevant concerns, including possible sensitivity reactions and links in some studies to hyperactivity in sensitive children.PubMed · NIH