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Plastic-Free Rating
Supplements
Mainstream Brand
Supplements·vitafusion

MultiVites Gummy Vitamins (250-Count)

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains titanium dioxide, artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1), and high sugar content. vitafusion is the most popular gummy vitamin brand in the US. Gummy vitamins are essentially candy with vitamins.
PFR Caution

150-count women's gummy multivitamins. Contains titanium dioxide, artificial colors, and sugar. vitafusion is the most popular gummy vitamin brand.

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
3
Packaging
3
Transparency
3
Durability
5

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 often contain microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide (a possible carcinogen), artificial colors, and other synthetic additives. Plastic supplement bottles are made from HDPE or PET plastic. The supplement industry is less regulated than pharmaceuticals.

Synthetic Plastic Content
70%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

vitafusion gummy vitamins contain titanium dioxide (banned in EU food products), artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1), and significant sugar. Gummy vitamins are essentially candy with vitamins — the added sugar and synthetic additives negate many health benefits.

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 (HDPE)
1

titanium dioxide

Source

Titanium dioxide in gummy vitamin coating

Health Risk

Possible carcinogen (banned in EU food products)

Who Is Most At RiskAdults 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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