For Halloween candy without scary ingredients such as artificial dyes and flavorings, check out Trader Joe’s Organic Pops. Over the years, this magazine has printed several chilling articles about the dangers of food dyes, and most terrifying of all, these ingredients are found in many of the Halloween treats we give to children. A delicious alternative to the carcinogenic and potentially mood-altering ingredients of typical colorful candies, Trader Joe’s lollipops have natural flavors such as watermelon, pomegranate, orange, lemon, and raspberry. These pops are imbued with hues from vegetables: red cabbage, purple carrots, turmeric, and annatto! And these pops are gluten-free and certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture and Quality Assurance International. They taste as good as they look, so they will be happily welcomed into trick-or-treat bags by kids and parents alike. That’s news that will make any jack-o-lantern light up.
Organic Pops by Trader Joe’s, 5.6 oz. for $4.99, www.trade
