Red 40 Lake And Yellow 6 Lake
What is Red 40 Lake And Yellow 6 Lake?
Red 40 Lake and Yellow 6 Lake are food color additives. They are made by combining the synthetic dyes Red 40 and Yellow 6 with an aluminum base, which makes them insoluble in water. This form is useful for coloring foods that contain fats or oils, or dry mixes.
Is Red 40 Lake And Yellow 6 Lake vegan?
Red 40 Lake And 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 Red 40 Lake And Yellow 6 Lake a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Red 40 Lake And Yellow 6 Lake used for?
These ingredients are used to add red and yellow colors to a variety of processed foods.
Is Red 40 Lake And Yellow 6 Lake safe?
Red 40 Lake and Yellow 6 Lake are FDA-approved color additives.
Why it's used
These ingredients are used to add red and yellow colors to a variety of processed foods. They are often found in snacks like chips, pretzels, and candies, where they provide bright, stable colors and help prevent color bleeding.
Health notes
Red 40 Lake and Yellow 6 Lake are FDA-approved color additives. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 6. Both Red 40 (Allura Red AC) and Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) have been evaluated by JECFA, which has set an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated these dyes. Scientific evidence regarding a possible link between synthetic food dyes and hyperactivity in some children is mixed. The FDA has reviewed this evidence and states that it does not support a causal relationship for the general population.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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