What are the ingredients in Fruit Stripe Gum? Are fruit stripes healthy?

The Fruit Stripe Gum has been around since 1969 and is known for its striped appearance and temporary tattoos of Yipes the zebra. But what are the ingredients in Fruit Stripe Gum? And are fruit stripes healthy?

The ingredients in this gum are sugar, corn syrup, gum base, dextrose, natural and artificial flavors, glycerin, soy lecithin, BHT, and Red 40. The gum comes in two types of five-flavor packs: chewing gum and bubble gum.

The chewing gum flavors are wet ‘n wild melon, cherry, lemon, orange, and peach smash. The bubble gum flavors are cherry, grape, mixed fruit, lemon, and cotton candy. Fruit Stripe Gum contains a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients that are not very good for your health.

Sugar can cause tooth decay, obesity, diabetes, and other health problems. Artificial flavors and colors can cause allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and behavioral issues in some people. BHT is a preservative that can affect the liver and kidneys.

Red 40 is a dye that can cause cancer in animals. The fruit stripes are not healthy. Fruit Stripe Gum may be fun and tasty for a short while, but it is not a healthy choice for your teeth or your body.