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Maraschino Cherries

Moderate concern

Heavily processed cherry product; high in added sugar and typically contains synthetic dyes (FD&C Red 40 or formerly Red 3). FDA has revoked authorization for FD&C Red No.

Found in

70 products

What it is

Sweet cherries that have been brined, pitted, and packed in a sugar syrup; typically dyed bright red with FD&C Red No. 40 (sometimes Red 3 historically).

Decorative/garnish; sweet fruit ingredient.

Why it's flagged

synthetic color additive (Red 40 or formerly Red 3)
added sugar

What regulators actually say

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