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Is Yellow 6 safe?

What it is

A synthetic orange dye found in cheesy snacks, candy, cereal and orange drinks.

What families watch for

Like Red 40 and Yellow 5, it carries an EU warning label about attention and activity in children. Families avoiding dyes usually avoid all three together.

Easy swap from Tasha

Paprika, annatto or carrot extract give that orange glow naturally.

Also listed as: yellow 6, sunset yellow, e110, yellow 6 lake, fd&c yellow 6

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Educational information only, not medical advice. Always read the package in your hand and talk to your doctor about allergies or health conditions.