Tag: Pink candy

According to the official ingredients list, US-produced pink Starbursts do indeed contain Red 40. This specific dye is added to achieve the candy's vibrant, strawberry-colored hue, confirming the inclusion of this artificial food coloring in the fan-favorite chews.

The distinctive wintergreen flavor, described by many as reminiscent of Pepto-Bismol, is a signature trait of a beloved retro sweet known as Canada Mints. Though it may seem strange, the similar taste comes from the use of wintergreen oil, a flavoring agent also found in some past formulations of the popular anti-nausea medicine. This article explores the history and nutritional aspects of these specific pink candies and how they compare to modern dietary habits.