Country Life Vitamins
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Dolphin Pals® DHA Gummies
Ingredients:
Fish Oil (from tuna), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), Sugar, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Water, Fish Gelatin, Pectin, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural Lemon Flavor, Natural Strawberry Flavor, Natural Orange Flavor, Organic Sunflower Oil, Annatto Color, Black Carrot Color. Contains Fish (Tuna, Tilapia).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, Country Life Vitamins Dolphin Pals® DHA Gummies fall short in the clean food category on our website. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which significantly impacts its score. Additionally, it contains added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, and a more concerning sweetener, organic tapioca syrup. The presence of these ingredients detracts from the product’s healthfulness. Moreover, the inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and sodium citrate further diminishes its standing.
The ingredients list of the Dolphin Pals® DHA Gummies starts with fish oil, sourced from tuna, which provides DHA and EPA—two beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. However, the product’s potential benefits are overshadowed by the presence of added sugars and non-organic components. The sweeteners and flavors used in the gummies raise questions about the necessity of such additives in a product aimed at providing health benefits.
The colors derived from annatto and black carrot do not contribute to the nutritional profile and are solely for aesthetic purposes. These, along with the natural flavors, might appeal to consumers looking for a palatable supplement for children, but they do not align with the principles of clean eating.
The product also includes fish gelatin, pectin, and various natural flavors to achieve the desired texture and taste. While fish gelatin is a recognizable ingredient for consumers avoiding pork or beef derivatives, the vague listing of ‘natural flavors’ does not provide full transparency regarding their source or production process.
For a product to meet the higher standards of our green leaf rating, it would require a shift towards organic ingredients, the elimination of GMOs, and the removal of unnecessary additives and sugars. The Dolphin Pals® DHA Gummies, in their current form, are not aligned with these principles. Consumers seeking cleaner food options might find this product’s ingredient profile lacking in comparison to other available supplements that prioritize organic and non-GMO ingredients with minimal additives.
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