Including FD&C Yellow No. 5
What is Including FD&C Yellow No. 5?
FD&C Yellow No. 5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow dye. It is manufactured from petroleum and is one of the most widely used food colors.
Is Including FD&C Yellow No. 5 vegan?
Including FD&C Yellow No. 5 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 No. 5 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Including FD&C Yellow No. 5 used for?
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow No. 5 to give foods and beverages a bright yellow color.
Is Including FD&C Yellow No. 5 safe?
FD&C Yellow No. 5 is an FDA-approved color additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow No. 5 to give foods and beverages a bright yellow color. It is commonly found in candies, soft drinks, baked goods, and snack foods.
Health notes
FD&C Yellow No. 5 is an FDA-approved color additive. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake, and EFSA has also evaluated its safety. Some studies have suggested a possible link between synthetic food dyes, including Yellow No. 5, and hyperactivity in some children, though evidence is mixed and not all studies have found a consistent link. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Yellow No. 5.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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