Ingredient

FD&C Red 40 And Peppermint Oil

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

FD&C Red 40 is used to add a red color to foods. Peppermint oil …

What it is

FD&C Red 40 is a synthetic red food dye. It is made from petroleum products. Peppermint oil is an essential oil extracted from peppermint plants.

Why it's used

FD&C Red 40 is used to add a red color to foods. Peppermint oil is used to provide a mint flavor. They are often found together in candies and confectioneries.

Health notes

FD&C Red 40 is approved by the FDA as a color additive. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Red 40. Some studies have suggested a link between certain artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in children, but the evidence is mixed and debated. Peppermint oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for flavoring. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these ingredients.

Allergen info

FD&C Red 40 is not derived from major allergens. Peppermint oil is not a major allergen. Neither contains gluten.

Products containing FD&C Red 40 And Peppermint Oil

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Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peppermint Bark Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 531kcal 6.2Protein 34.4Fat 59.4Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peppermint Melts Smooth White Fudge With Naturally Flavored Crushed Peppermint Covered In Rich Dark Chocolate, Peppermint Melts Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 53.3Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peppermint Melts White Fudge With Crushed Peppermint Covered In Dark Chocolate, Peppermint Melts Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 552kcal 6.9Protein 34.5Fat 51.7Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Smooth White Fudge With Naturally Flavored Crushed Peppermint In Rich Dark Chocolate, Peppermint Melts Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 53.3Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peppermint Melts Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 36.7Fat 53.3Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Crushed Peppermint Pieces In White Fudge, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Crushed Peppermint Pieces In White Fudge, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs

Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peppermint Crushed Peppermint Candy In White Fudge, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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