Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: FD&C Yellow 6 Lake.
What is Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake?
FD&C Yellow #6 Lake is a food coloring. It is made by taking the water-soluble dye FD&C Yellow #6 and binding it to an insoluble material, usually aluminum hydroxide. This process creates a pigment that is oil-dispersible and more stable in some food products.
Is Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake vegan?
Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake used for?
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow #6 Lake to give foods a yellow-orange color.
Is Including Fd&c: Yellow #6 Lake safe?
FD&C Yellow #6 Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow #6 Lake to give foods a yellow-orange color. Because it is oil-dispersible and less likely to bleed color, it is often used in products with fats or limited moisture, such as candies, baked goods, and coatings.
Health notes
FD&C Yellow #6 Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. JECFA has evaluated FD&C Yellow #6 and set an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated its safety. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Yellow #6, from food products.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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