Tootsie Roll ingredients: what's banned overseas?

About Tootsie Roll

Tootsie Roll is the iconic chocolate-flavored chewy candy produced by Tootsie Roll Industries, sold at grocery chains, mass retailers, and convenience stores since 1896. It is one of the oldest and most recognized candy brands in the US. The brand extends to Tootsie Pops, Tootsie Fruit Rolls, and Charms Blow Pops.

Common concerns with Tootsie Roll products

Original Tootsie Rolls contain condensed skim milk, corn syrup, sugar, and cocoa, with minimal artificial additives. The main concerns are high sugar content and artificial flavors used in the chocolate-ish imitation flavor. The vanilla flavoring is artificial (vanillin), and the product uses cocoa that may be alkalized. Tootsie Roll is relatively cleaner than many other candy brands in terms of synthetic dye and preservative load, though it remains a highly processed product.