Includes Yellow 6
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Yellow 6.
What is Includes Yellow 6?
Yellow 6 is a synthetic orange-yellow food dye. It is manufactured from petroleum. It is also known as Sunset Yellow FCF.
Is Includes Yellow 6 vegan?
Includes 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 Yellow 6 a major allergen?
Yellow 6 is not a major allergen.
What is Includes Yellow 6 used for?
Manufacturers add Yellow 6 to foods to impart an orange or yellow color.
Is Includes Yellow 6 safe?
Yellow 6 is an FDA-approved food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Yellow 6 to foods to impart an orange or yellow color. It is commonly found in products like candy, popcorn, snacks, and baked goods such as toaster pastries and muffins.
Health notes
Yellow 6 is an FDA-approved food additive. The FDA announced in April 2025 a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Yellow 6. Some studies have suggested a link between synthetic food dyes, including Yellow 6, and hyperactivity in some children, though evidence on this topic is mixed. JECFA has evaluated Yellow 6 and set an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated this additive.
Allergen info
Yellow 6 is not a major allergen.
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