“Certs is two, two, two mints in one, with Retsyn”
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Retsyn was the trademarked name for a mixture of copper gluconate, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, and flavoring, used in the candy mints called Certs. The copper gluconate gave Certs its characteristic green flecks, while the partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil acted as a binding agent and emulsion with flavoring. The ingredient partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil (a type of artificial trans fat) contributed to Certs’ discontinuation in 2018 because it was banned by the FDA due to health concerns.