Additive
Sunset yellow FCF
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
Sunset yellow — a synthetic orange dye.
Why it’s used
Makes snacks and drinks look tropical.
What to know
Another dye tied to children’s behaviour in some studies.
Who should skip
Kids, and anyone with dye sensitivity.
A gentler swap
Paprika or no dye.
You’ll see it in
Orange soda, packet snacks.
- Extra care for children
- Listed as an additive
Found in
- Skittles Original19
- Skittles Original24
- M&M's Milk Chocolate25
- Doritos Nacho Cheese25
- Reese's Pieces26
- Skittles Original27
- Kraft Singles American28
- Flintstones Complete Chewable28
- Mountain Dew29
- Mountain Dew29
- Kraft Singles American29
- Haribo Goldbears30