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Artificial Color: FD&C Yellow No.6

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow No. 6 to give foods a yellow-orange color. It is …

What it is

FD&C Yellow No. 6 is a synthetic color additive used in food. It is produced from petroleum-based chemicals through a process of chemical synthesis.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow No. 6 to give foods a yellow-orange color. It is commonly found in candies, beverages, baked goods, snacks, and cereals.

Health notes

In the United States, FD&C Yellow No. 6 is an FDA-approved color additive. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also evaluated this additive. There has been debate regarding a possible link between synthetic food colors, including Yellow No. 6, and hyperactivity in some children, though evidence from scientific reviews remains mixed. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including FD&C Yellow No. 6.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Artificial Color: FD&C Yellow No.6

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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