Ingredient · E102, E110

Yellow #5 And Yellow #6 Lakes

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These lake colors are used to add yellow and orange hues to a variety …

What it is

Yellow #5 Lake and Yellow #6 Lake are synthetic color additives. They are pigments made by combining the water-soluble dyes Yellow #5 (Tartrazine) and Yellow #6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) with an aluminum hydroxide base, making them insoluble in water.

Why it's used

These lake colors are used to add yellow and orange hues to a variety of foods. Because they are insoluble, they are often preferred in products like chocolate, candy coatings, and baked goods where water-soluble dyes might bleed or migrate.

Health notes

Yellow #5 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 Yellow #5 and Yellow #6, from food products. Both Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 have been evaluated by JECFA, which set an acceptable daily intake (ADI). Some studies have suggested a link between synthetic food colors, including Yellow #5 and Yellow #6, and hyperactivity in some children, though evidence is mixed and not conclusive for the general population. EFSA has also evaluated these colors.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Yellow #5 And Yellow #6 Lakes

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R.M. Palmer Co. Palmer, Crayola Color Me Cottontail Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 531kcal 3.1Protein 31.2Fat 65.6Carbs R.M. Palmer Co. Palmer, Easter Friends, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 543kcal 5.7Protein 28.6Fat 62.9Carbs R.M. Palmer Co. Little Beauty Great Tasting Candy, Solid Milk Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs R.M. Palmer Co. Double Crisp Candy Candy High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 512kcal 2.3Protein 27.9Fat 65.1Carbs R.M. Palmer Co. Palmer Merry Christmas! Double Crisp Chocolate High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 537kcal 3.7Protein 29.6Fat 68.5Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Spooky Village, Chocolaty Crisp Spooky Pop Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 500kcal 3.1Protein 28.1Fat 65.6Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Cvs Pharmacy, Double Crisp Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 500kcal 2.6Protein 28.9Fat 68.4Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Big Pop Candy High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 512kcal 2.3Protein 27.9Fat 65.1Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Double Crisps Fun N' Games Candy Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 529kcal 2.9Protein 28.6Fat 68.6Carbs R.M. Palmer Co. Double Crisp Chocolaty'N Smooth Crisp'N Crunchy Candy, Double Crisp Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 64.3Carbs Chocolaty Candy!, Chocolaty R.M. Palmer Co. Chocolaty Candy!, Chocolaty Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 543kcal 2.9Protein 28.6Fat 65.7Carbs Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Milk Chocolate Flavored Candy Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Milk Chocolate Flavored Candy Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 543kcal 2.9Protein 28.6Fat 65.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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