And FD&C Yellow #5 Lake

FD&C Yellow #5 Lake is a color additive used in food. It is the lake version of FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine), meaning the dye is combined with an inert base, usually aluminum hydroxide, to make it insoluble. This form is useful for coloring products with low moisture or fats.

Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow #5 Lake to provide a yellow color to a variety of foods. It is often preferred over the water-soluble dye form in products like coatings, dry mixes, and fats because it prevents color bleeding and provides a more stable color.

FD&C Yellow #5 Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. The FDA announced in April 2025 a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, which includes Yellow #5. There has been debate about a possible link between synthetic food colors, including Yellow #5, and hyperactivity in some children; however, scientific evidence on this topic is mixed. JECFA has evaluated FD&C Yellow #5 and set an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated it.