
M&Ms
Flavor:
Peanut Butter Red, White & Blue Summer Candy
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Milk, Lactose, Peanuts, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Peanut Butter (Partially Defatted Peanuts, Palm Oil), Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cornstarch, Dextrose; Less Than 1% Of: Corn syrup, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dextrin, Colors (Includes Blue #1 Lake, Red #40, Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Blue #1, Red #40 Lake, Yellow #6 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Blue #2), Carnauba Wax, Propyl gallate To Maintain Freshness, Gum Acacia.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, signaling a low recommendation for those seeking cleaner food options. The M&Ms Peanut Butter Red, White & Blue Summer Candy is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its healthfulness score. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and dextrose, along with corn syrup, further diminishes its standing as these contribute to its negative assessment.
Additionally, the candy includes a range of additives such as natural flavors and soy lecithin, which, while common in processed foods, are flagged as potentially harmful. Of particular concern are the artificial colors listed – Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Red 40 – which are known to be harmful and have been linked to health issues. These colors contribute to the visual appeal of the candy but at the cost of its green leaf rating.
The use of palm oil and hydrogenated palm kernel oil is another point of contention. These oils are not only detrimental from a health perspective but also raise environmental concerns due to the impact of palm oil production on deforestation and habitat destruction. The inclusion of these oils leads to a further reduction in the product’s score.
Given these factors, the M&Ms Peanut Butter Red, White & Blue Summer Candy is positioned at the low end of the health scale on the website. Its composition reflects a combination of non-organic, GMO, and artificial ingredients that are best avoided by those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s 1/5 green leaf rating is a clear indicator of its standing in the context of health-conscious consumption, and it is recommended that consumers look for alternatives that better align with the principles of clean eating.
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