Twizzlers Argumentative Essay

Intro:

Twizzlers are a well-loved, delectable candy that many Americans eat. But some critics disagree that this candy’s production should be shut down for good. Since I love Twizzlers, (especially the strawberry flavored ones) I disagreed with these critics. But after looking into the contents of the candy, I realized that they have a point. But, as a “Twizzler Lover”, I would never want the Hershey's company to shut down the production of Twizzlers. Well, they certainly need to improve their sugar content, amounts of food dye, and artificial flavoring. But all that can be changed. So, Hershey’s should not discontinue Twizzlers, but improve the quality of the candy in order for a brighter future for the company.

One reason why Twizzlers
We can all agree that food dye is bad for you, so why dump it in candy for children to eat? In the NPR Heath segment titled “FDA Probes Link Between Food Dyes”, Michael Jacobson, director of the Center of Science in the Public Interest, says,”Food dyes are simply added to make the food fun. They serve no purpose whatsoever.”The text also states “Red 40 dye may cause symptoms of hypersensitivity in some people, including swelling (specifically around the mouth) and hives. Researchers have also associated food dyes with problems in children including allergies, hyperactivity, learning impairment and irritability and aggressiveness.”Strawberry Twizzlers Twists® contain Red 40 dye. While most popular candy companies use food dye with lots of harmful chemicals, such as benzene, a known carcinogen in Red 40 and Yellow 5 and 6. According they could use natural coloring. For example, instead of using Red 40 dye in Strawberry and Cherry Twizzlers®, the company could use the vibrant red coloring of beets. Trust me, they stain quite well. The company could also use raspberries as a red food dye. Thankfully, these natural food dyes do not interfere with the taste. This is just another considerable reason for Hershey’s to reconsider their Twizzlers and adjust the factors to make this candy
I mean, who wants to eat candy with almost 5 whole teaspoons of sugar, and effects of chest pain, headaches, fatigue, nervous system depression, allergies, and even brain damage from artificial flavoring, and food dyes that cause hyperactivity, learning impairment and irritability and aggressiveness? (That was a mouthful) But, this candy is far too delicious to be discontinued, and is way better than Red Vines. Plus, all of this unhealthy content can be changed. So we can kick out the harmful chemicals and keep America’s well loved