Ingredient

Natural Yellow Color

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Role in food
Manufacturers use natural yellow colors to enhance the visual appeal of foods, making them …

What it is

Natural Yellow Color is a broad term for colorants derived from natural sources like plants, insects, or minerals. These are processed to extract and stabilize the color compounds, often resulting in powders or liquids. They are used to impart yellow hues to foods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural yellow colors to enhance the visual appeal of foods, making them look more appetizing. They are found in a wide variety of products, including baked goods, snacks, dairy products, and beverages, where a yellow or golden color is desired.

Health notes

Natural Yellow Color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for coloring foods. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have also evaluated various natural colorants. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects. While generally considered safe, some individuals may have sensitivities to specific natural colorants.

Allergen info

Natural Yellow Color is not derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens and is typically gluten-free. However, the source material should always be checked for potential allergen cross-contamination.

Products containing Natural Yellow Color

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FORTUNE Ramen, Miso Pork Other Soups 172kcal 6.1Protein 3.0Fat 29.3Carbs Creative Snacks Co., LLC Snackitudes, Twisted Yogurt Pretzels, Natural Lemon Flavor, Natural Lemon Flavor Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Cross Country Farms Sandwich Rescue, Santa Fe Spread Butter & Spread 67kcal 0Protein 3.3Fat 13.3Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. General Tsos Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 179kcal 5.7Protein 4.3Fat 30Carbs Woodbolt Distribution, LLC Protein Bar, Grandma's Lemon Square Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 355kcal 32.3Protein 11.3Fat 40.3Carbs Lasco Foods Inc. Natural Ultimate Margarita Mix Alcohol High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25.8Carbs Lemon Poppy Seed Plant-Based Protein Cookies, Lemon Poppy Seed Lenny & Larry's Lemon Poppy Seed Plant-Based Protein Cookies, Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 386kcal 14.0Protein 12.3Fat 49.1Carbs Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Cocktail Collection Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 528kcal 3.8Protein 37.7Fat 45.3Carbs Tom and Sally's Handmade Chocolates, Inc. Almonds Dagree Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 529kcal 10.6Protein 35.3Fat 49.4Carbs Little Rae's Bakery, Inc. Shortbread Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 6.2Protein 28.1Fat 50Carbs Little Rae's Bakery, Inc. Shortbread Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 469kcal 6.1Protein 22.4Fat 59.2Carbs Little Rae's Bakery, Inc. Flutter Bites, Shortbread Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 5.6Protein 25Fat 61.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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