Yellow #6 Gum Arabic
What is Yellow #6 Gum Arabic?
Yellow #6 is a synthetic color additive made from petroleum. It provides an orange-yellow hue to foods. When listed as "Yellow #6 Gum Arabic," it indicates that gum arabic is used as a carrier or stabilizer for the color.
Is Yellow #6 Gum Arabic vegan?
Yellow #6 Gum Arabic is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Yellow #6 Gum Arabic a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Yellow #6 Gum Arabic used for?
This ingredient is used to add an orange-yellow color to a wide range of processed foods and beverages, such as candies, baked goods, soft drinks, and cereals.
Is Yellow #6 Gum Arabic safe?
FDA has approved Yellow #6 as a color additive.
Why it's used
This ingredient is used to add an orange-yellow color to a wide range of processed foods and beverages, such as candies, baked goods, soft drinks, and cereals. The gum arabic component helps to evenly distribute the color and prevent it from separating within the product.
Health notes
FDA has approved Yellow #6 as a color additive. In April 2025, FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Yellow #6. JECFA has evaluated Yellow #6 and set an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have explored a possible link between synthetic food dyes, including Yellow #6, and hyperactivity in children, but the evidence is mixed. The FDA states that current scientific evidence does not show a link between these dyes and hyperactivity in the general population.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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