Halloween candy is BIG BUSINESS... the industry expects us to spend about $2.7 billion on Halloween candy this year. Where is your money going? What kind of Halloween candy are you planning to buy?
See my Halloween Candy Shopping List here.
Here's a list of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. this year… just check out those controversial ingredients...
- Skittles: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Citric Acid, Tapioca Dextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), Sodium Citrate, Carnauba Wax.
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Nonfat Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Soy Lecithin, PGPR), Peanuts, Sugar, Dextrose, Salt, TBHQ.
- M&M's: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial Flavor), Sugar, Cornstarch, Less Than 1% - Corn Syrup, Dextrin, Coloring (Includes Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2), Gum Acacia. May Contain Peanuts.
These candies contain RISKY INGREDIENTS that no child should be eating...
- Artificial colors linked specifically to health issues that affect children - allergies, skin reactions, and hyperactivity. Europe requires any food containing these dyes to carry the warning label, "May Have an Adverse Effect on Activity and Attention in Children."
- Exposure to TBHQ has most recently been linked to the rise in food allergies. It's also banned for use in food in other countries including Japan.
- Unless a candy is organic or Non-GMO Project verified, it's probably made with genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. "Roundup-Ready" GMO sugar is sprayed with Roundup Weedkiller – linked to cancer.
The fastest way to get this junk out of our food is to refuse to buy products made with them. That's why I choose to ALWAYS vote with my dollars… Yes, even when shopping for Halloween candy and treats. I don't want to poison anyone's child with these risky ingredients! They are already bombarded with enough junk out there every day. Don't our children deserve better?
I invite you to JOIN ME in voting with your dollars this Halloween season too. Let's get the entire Food Babe Army on board! This will really send the message to these brands that we don't want their toxic treats anymore.
I've made it EASY for you with this list of delicious organic alternatives to popular Halloween candies… everything from Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Starburst, M&M's… I've got you covered with these MUCH better options! These alternatives aren't perfect (they're candy after all!) but at least they don't contain all the risky ingredients - and I also include some of my favorite non-food items to give which kids love.
If we all vote with our dollars and stop buying Halloween candies with controversial ingredients, we will start seeing better options in the years that come. Are you with me? Please share this information with family and friends and get your whole neighborhood on board!
Get the Food Babe Halloween Candy Shopping List here.
Have a happy (and healthy) Halloween this season!
Xo,
Vani
P.S. Do you always buy an extra bag of Halloween candy just for yourself to eat? ...I know I'm guilty. My partner Kur Superfoods makes amazing organic bite-sized bars that are sweetened with dates. These treats do the trick to satisfy my Halloween candy cravings, without compromising my real food lifestyle. Their bars are Certified Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Verified non-GMO and Paleo friendly. This week only Food Babe readers can take an exclusive 20% off + FREE shipping with the code "FOODBABE" for the next 24 hours when you order here.
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