FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake
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What it is
FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake is a synthetic color additive. It is made by combining the dye FD&C Red No. 40 with an aluminum hydroxide substrate. This process creates a pigment that is insoluble in water, making it suitable for coloring foods that contain little moisture.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add this ingredient to provide a bright red color to various food products. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes and cupcakes, snack foods such as popcorn and peanuts, and dairy items like yogurt.
Health notes
FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Red 40. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated Red No. 40 and set an acceptable daily intake. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also evaluated it. There has been mixed evidence regarding a possible link between synthetic food colors, including Red No. 40, and hyperactivity in some children, though a consistent causal link has not been established across all studies.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Products containing FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake
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Creative Snacks Co., LLC
Stars & Stripes Yogurt Dipped Pretzels
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
467kcal
3.3Protein
20Fat
73.3Carbs
Jerry's Enterprises Inc.
Buttercream Single White Cake, Buttercream
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
424kcal
2.5Protein
21.2Fat
74.6Carbs
Jerry's Enterprises Inc.
White Buttercream / Sprinkles Sheet Marble Cake, White Buttercream / Sprinkles
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
434kcal
3.0Protein
22.2Fat
57.6Carbs
Jerry's Enterprises Inc.
White Buttercream Chocolate Cake, White Buttercream
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
434kcal
3.0Protein
23.2Fat
56.6Carbs
Jerry's Enterprises Inc.
Cake Glazed/Clrd Sprinkles Donut Balls, Cake
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
338kcal
4.4Protein
16.2Fat
48.5Carbs
Jerry's Enterprises Inc.
Holiday White Cupcakes, Holiday White
368kcal
3.5Protein
15.8Fat
—Carbs
GAD BAKERIES, LLC
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, Strawberry
High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving
310kcal
4.4Protein
21.2Fat
24.8Carbs
Jerry's Enterprises Inc.
White& Choc Iced Cupcake, White& Choc Iced
High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving
365kcal
3.5Protein
17.4Fat
45.2Carbs