Ingredient · E102, E129

Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

These dyes are added to foods to enhance their visual appeal, replace colors lost …

What is Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40?

Yellow 5 (also known as tartrazine) and Red 40 (also known as Allura Red AC) are synthetic food dyes. They are produced from petroleum and are used to add color to a wide range of food products.

Is Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40 vegan?

Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40 a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40 used for?

These dyes are added to foods to enhance their visual appeal, replace colors lost during processing, or provide a consistent color.

Is Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40 safe?

Yellow 5 and Red 40 are approved by the FDA as food additives.

Why it's used

These dyes are added to foods to enhance their visual appeal, replace colors lost during processing, or provide a consistent color. They are commonly found in baked goods, beverages, candies, cereals, and snack foods.

Health notes

Yellow 5 and Red 40 are approved by the FDA as food additives. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these dyes. Some studies have suggested a possible link between synthetic food dyes and hyperactivity in some children, but the FDA states that the current scientific evidence does not show a causal link for the general population. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Colored With Yellow 5 And Red 40

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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