Magic Fruity PEBBLES™ Cereal - Post National Cereal Day (2024)

FAQs

Do Fruity Pebbles have red 40? ›

Fruity PEBBLES™cereal, with its delicious taste has been a family favorite for over 50 years! Rice, Sugar, Canola and/or Soybean Oil, Salt, Contains 1% or less of: Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Turmeric Oleoresin (color). BHT and BHA added to preserve freshness.

Unlike its sister cereal Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles has undergone many formula changes, additions and variants. The cereal started out with three colors—orange, red, and yellow—and natural orange, lemon and tangerine flavors, but were later flavored in natural orange and artificial lemon and cherry.

After some carefully thought through formulation changes, Fruity PEBBLES and Cocoa PEBBLES cereals were introduced nationally in October 1971.

But it's not just about the colors; the taste is equally mesmerizing. The blend of fruity flavors is unparalleled, with every spoonful offering a symphony of sweetness that never fails to satisfy. One of my favorite ways to enjoy Fruity Pebbles is by incorporating them into sweet treats.

Additionally, both adults and children have reported upset stomach, migraines, jitteriness, nervousness, and inability to concentrate after a high intake of Red Dye 40. The CSPI released a report that says artificial food dyes pose a “rainbow of risks,” including everything from allergies to cancer.

RED 40 & RED 3

What's alarming is how many products that might be on your shelves it is found in. Cereals: Trix, Fruity Pebbles, Fruity Cheerios to name some. CANDY: Skittles, M&M's, Jelly Beans, Starburts, among others... Drugs: Children's Motrin, Flinstones chewable, many many many kids chewables....

Fruity PEBBLES™ Treats Rock and keep rolling. The intense, fruity flavor of Fruity PEBBLES™ cereal, in the palm of your hand! You can have the incredible taste of PEBBLES™ cereal on-the-go, any time of day. These fruity marshmallow treats are delicious, fun, and gluten-free!

Fruity Pebbles is an Indica-Dominant Hybrid, falls under the REST category on our balance scale and is often used as a night strain.

There were just three colors and three flavors at first.

Over the years, several new "pebble" colors have been introduced — purple (1985), green (1987), blue (1994), "Incrediberry Purple" in 1995, and "Bedrock Berry Pink" in 2005. You can kind of date your childhood based on which colors you remember.

Why are flintstones on Fruity Pebbles? ›

Product history. Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles Cereal were reintroductions of a low market-share Post children's cereal brand called Sugar Rice Krinkles. The Product Group Manager at the time, Larry Weiss, licensed use of The Flintstones for cereal from Hanna-Barbera (now part of Warner Bros.

The Flintstones

In 1971, the iconic duo of PEBBLES cereal and Fred Flintstone became the first TV characters to appear on a cereal box, thanks to an innovative licensing agreement developed by Post.

Unopened Fruity Pebbles generally have a shelf life of about 6 to 8 months. Once opened, they should be consumed within a month for best quality.

Since then, they've added all different colors and flavors, so rest assured, your Fruity Pebbles are all different flavors.

The rainbow of colors in fruit snacks comes from artificial food dyes of concern, including Blue No. 1, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No.

Red dye 40 can be found in many hard and gummy candies such as Skittles, M&Ms, Starburst, Jolly Ranchers, and Twizzlers, as well as Lifesavers and Hot Tamales.

Brands that use Red Dye 40 include Skittles, Doritos and Twizzlers. All food color additives, including Red Dye 40, require FDA approval. The agency says food dyes are safe when used in accordance with regulations, which stipulate types of foods they can be used in, maximum amounts and labeling requirements.