With FD&C Yellow #6
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: FD&C Yellow #6.
What is With FD&C Yellow #6?
FD&C Yellow #6, also known as Sunset Yellow FCF, is a synthetic yellow azo dye. It is manufactured from petroleum and is approved for use in food in the United States. It provides a bright yellow to orange color.
Is With FD&C Yellow #6 vegan?
With FD&C Yellow #6 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is With FD&C Yellow #6 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is With FD&C Yellow #6 used for?
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow #6 to foods to provide or enhance color.
Is With FD&C Yellow #6 safe?
FD&C Yellow #6 is an FDA-approved color additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add FD&C Yellow #6 to foods to provide or enhance color. It is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, cereals, snacks, and confectionery. It is also used in some pet foods and pharmaceuticals.
Health notes
FD&C Yellow #6 is an FDA-approved color additive. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including FD&C Yellow #6. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated it. Some studies have suggested a possible link between artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in some children, though evidence is mixed and regulatory bodies have not established a direct causal link at typical intake levels. JECFA has also evaluated it. California's Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans this ingredient from 2027.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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