Colored With Yellow 5 And Yellow 6

Yellow 5 (also known as Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow FCF) are synthetic food colorings. These dyes are manufactured from petroleum-based chemicals. They are among the most widely used artificial food colors.

These dyes are added to foods to impart a bright yellow or orange color, or to enhance existing colors. They are frequently found in beverages, candies, baked goods, desserts, and processed snacks.

Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are approved by the FDA for use as color additives in food. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Concerns have been raised about a possible link between synthetic food dyes and hyperactivity in some children, though scientific evidence has been mixed. Some studies suggest a link, while major health organizations like the FDA and EFSA have concluded that for most children, there is no definitive evidence of a causal link at typical intake levels. JECFA has evaluated both Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 and set acceptable daily intakes.