Is Starburst Duos Jelly Beans healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 49/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (71.4 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide). Natural and Artificial Flavors and Mineral Oil are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Starburst Duos Jelly Beans?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, ACACIA, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX, MINERAL OIL, COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE..

Does Starburst Duos Jelly Beans contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health effects, though generally permitted. Mineral Oil (worth noting): Permitted with limits due to potential laxative effects at high doses. Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide) (restricted): Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns; other colors are permitted but debated for potential health effects.

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Starburst Duos Jelly Beans

Name: Starburst Duos Jelly Beans
Brand: Starburst
SKU: 022000022011

Starburst

Listed as: GRAPE-ADE, TROPICAL CHERRY SPLASH, RAZZIN' WATERMELON, STRAPPLEBERRY, PEACH-A-PALOOZA, BANANA BERRY BLAST DUOS JELLY BEANS, GRAPE-ADE, TROPICAL CHERRY SPLASH, RAZZIN' WATERMELON, STRAPPLEBERRY, PEACH-A-PALOOZA, BANANA BERRY BLAST

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TrustPick analysis

Contains restricted ingredients2/5 ★

Ingredient rating 2/5 — at least one restricted ingredient, but no more than 25% of ingredients. How ratings work

1 restricted or not permitted, 2 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 3 with full details.

Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide)Restricted
Not permitted in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns; other colors are permitted but debated for potential health effects.
Worth knowing: Artificial colors are used for visual appeal; some consumers avoid them due to health concerns.
Evidence debated
Natural and Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are debated for potential health effects, though generally permitted.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors for personal or health reasons.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

49/100 · D

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Mars, Inc.
Serving size: 28 g
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2CORN SYRUP
3MODIFIED CORN STARCH
4LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID
5ACACIA
6APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE
7NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
8SODIUM CITRATE
9CARNAUBA WAX
10MINERAL OIL
11COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1, TITANIUM DIOXIDE)
12CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	357 kcal	100 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	89.3 g	25 g
of which sugars	71.4 g	20 g
of which added sugars	71.4 g	20 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	18 mg	5 mg

Questions about Starburst Duos Jelly Beans

Is Starburst Duos Jelly Beans healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 49/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (71.4 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide). Natural and Artificial Flavors and Mineral Oil are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Starburst Duos Jelly Beans?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, ACACIA, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX, MINERAL OIL, COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE..
Does Starburst Duos Jelly Beans contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health effects, though generally permitted. Mineral Oil (worth noting): Permitted with limits due to potential laxative effects at high doses. Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide) (restricted): Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns; other colors are permitted but debated for potential health effects.

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