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Plastic-Free Rating
Supplements
Mainstream Brand
Supplements·Vitafusion

Adult Gummy Multivitamin

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains artificial colors (FD&C Red No. 40, Blue No. 1), synthetic flavors, and corn syrup. Gummy vitamins are essentially candy with vitamins. Vitafusion is the most popular gummy vitamin brand in the US.
PFR Caution

Adult gummy multivitamin. Vitafusion is the most popular gummy vitamin brand in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
2
Packaging
3
Transparency
3
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Supplement capsules and tablets are often made from gelatin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), or titanium dioxide. The supplement industry has less regulatory oversight than pharmaceuticals, and many products contain undisclosed additives including titanium dioxide (banned in EU food products), artificial colors, and synthetic fillers.

Synthetic Plastic Content
20%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Vitafusion gummy vitamins contain artificial colors, synthetic flavors, and corn syrup — essentially candy with vitamins. The artificial colors FD&C Red No. 40 and Blue No. 1 are linked to behavioral issues in children and are banned in some countries.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Plastic bottle
1

artificial-colors

Source

FD&C Red No. 40 and Blue No. 1 in gummy vitamins

Health Risk

Linked to behavioral issues in children, banned in some countries

Who Is Most At RiskAdults and children taking gummy vitamins daily

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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