Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: FD&C Yellow #6.
What is Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6?
FD&C Yellow #6, also known as Sunset Yellow FCF, is a synthetic orange-yellow dye. It is manufactured from petroleum-based raw materials through chemical synthesis.
Is Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6 vegan?
Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6 used for?
This color additive is used to impart an orange-yellow hue to a wide range of food products.
Is Includes Fd&c: Yellow #6 safe?
FD&C Yellow #6 is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food.
Why it's used
This color additive is used to impart an orange-yellow hue to a wide range of food products. It is commonly found in items such as candies, snacks, sodas, baked goods, and desserts.
Health notes
FD&C Yellow #6 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 Yellow #6. JECFA has evaluated Yellow #6 and set an acceptable daily intake, and EFSA has also evaluated it. Some studies have suggested a possible link between synthetic food dyes and hyperactivity in some children, though the evidence is mixed and more research is needed to fully understand any potential effects.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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