Ingredient

And Other Color Added

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Role in food
Manufacturers add color additives to make foods more attractive and appealing, or to restore …

What it is

"And Other Color Added" is a general term used on food labels to indicate that a product contains one or more color additives. These additives are included to enhance the visual appeal of food. The specific colors can be synthetic (man-made) or derived from natural sources.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add color additives to make foods more attractive and appealing, or to restore color lost during processing. They are commonly found in a wide range of processed foods, including cereals, snacks, beverages, and baked goods.

Health notes

The term "And Other Color Added" refers to various color additives, all of which are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA requires pre-market approval for most color additives, ensuring their safety for their intended use. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, which include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Citrus Red 2, and Orange B. The safety of specific color additives is routinely evaluated by regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA.

Allergen info

Color additives are generally not considered major allergens themselves. If a color is derived from a major allergen, it would typically be specified on the label.

Products containing And Other Color Added

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Bold Nacho Cheese Flavored Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells 30 Count Biscuits/Cookies 484kcal 6.5Protein 25.8Fat 54.8Carbs General Mills, Inc. Sweetened Whole Grain Corn And Oat Cereal, Fruity Cereal 370kcal 3.7Protein 5.6Fat 85.2Carbs Cereal With Spooky-Fun Marshmallows, Chocolatey General Mills, Inc. Cereal With Spooky-Fun Marshmallows, Chocolatey Cereal 370kcal 3.7Protein 5.6Fat 85.2Carbs Chocolatey Whole Grain Cereal With Marshmallows, Chocolate With Mixed-Up Marshmallows General Mills, Inc. Chocolatey Whole Grain Cereal With Marshmallows, Chocolate With Mixed-Up Marshmallows Cereal 393kcal 3.6Protein 5.4Fat 85.7Carbs Chocolatey Whole Grain Cereal With Marshmallows General Mills, Inc. Chocolatey Whole Grain Cereal With Marshmallows Cereal 393kcal 3.6Protein 5.4Fat 85.7Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Giant, Cheddar Blend Snack Mix Other Snacks 433kcal 6.7Protein 11.7Fat 73.3Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Cheddar Blend, Snack Mix Other Snacks 433kcal 6.7Protein 11.7Fat 73.3Carbs Old El Paso Cheese Soft Tortilla Bowl 8 Count GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Cheese Soft Tortilla Bowl 8 Count Bread High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 298kcal 6.3Protein 8.9Fat 48.1Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Bold Spicy Cheddar Flavored Taco Shells 10 Count Biscuits/Cookies 484kcal 6Protein 26Fat 55Carbs Bake & Decorate Giant Cookie Kit General Mills, Inc. Bake & Decorate Giant Cookie Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 408kcal 4.1Protein 10.2Fat 73.5Carbs General Mills, Inc. Bake & Decorate Giant Cookie Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 408kcal 4.1Protein 10.2Fat 73.5Carbs Meijer, Inc. Cinnamon Roll Bites, Cinnamon Roll Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 429kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 57.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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