Artificial Colors Including: Yellow 6

Yellow 6 is a synthetic color additive. It is made from petroleum and created through chemical processes. It is used to give food a yellow-orange color.

Manufacturers add Yellow 6 to make foods more visually appealing. It is commonly found in candies, soft drinks, baked goods, and snack foods.

Yellow 6 is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a color additive. Some studies have suggested a possible link between synthetic food colors, including Yellow 6, and hyperactivity in some sensitive children, but the evidence is mixed and not conclusive. The World Health Organization's Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated Yellow 6 and set an acceptable daily intake. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also evaluated it. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Yellow 6.