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These snacks are completely free of synthetic petroleum dyes — no Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, or Blue 2. All are available on Amazon and tend to use natural colorings like turmeric, paprika, beet juice, and spirulina instead.
No. Doritos, Cheetos, Takis, and most flavored chips contain Red 40, Yellow 5, or Yellow 6. Plain tortilla chips and most kettle chips are dye-free — always check the label.
YumEarth, Black Forest Organic, Surf Sweets, Smart Sweets, and Annie’s Bunny Snacks use plant-based colors (beet juice, turmeric, spirulina). Skittles, Starburst, and Sour Patch Kids use Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1.
Yes — USDA Organic certification prohibits synthetic dyes. If a product is certified organic by USDA, it cannot contain Red 40 or any synthetic petroleum dye.
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