Snacks without Red 40, Yellow 5, or Yellow 6

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.

Hand-picked clean swaps

Audited products free of synthetic dyes, BHA, BHT, and HFCS.

Audited CleanClean dye-free
Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn
Lesser Evil
Zero artificial dyes or preservatives — none of the Red 40 or Yellow 5 found in conventional microwave popcorn. Non-GMO verified.
$4–6/bag
Audited CleanKid-safe
Organic Cheddar Bunnies
Annie's
Free from artificial colors including Red 40 and Yellow 6, which are required to carry warning labels in the EU. USDA Organic certified.
$5–7/box
Audited CleanEU-grade
Original Grain-Free Granola
Simple Mills
No BHA, BHT, or TBHQ preservatives — synthetic antioxidants restricted or banned in Japan and the UK. Made with whole almonds and seeds.
$9–11/bag
Audited CleanClean dye-free
Dark Chocolate Chips
Lily's
Sweetened with stevia instead of high-fructose corn syrup, which is restricted in many EU products. No artificial colors.
$6–8/bag
Audited CleanEU-grade
Chocolate Bark Crackers
Hu Kitchen
No TBHQ, no BHT, no artificial preservatives of any kind. Clean ingredients only — aligns with EU additive standards.
$7–9/box
Audited CleanPregnancy-safe
Simple Squares Almond Honey Bar
Simple Squares
No sodium nitrite, artificial colors, or preservatives of concern. 6 ingredients total — ideal for pregnancy-safe snacking.
$3–4/bar

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More dye-free options on Amazon

Conventional brands that still use these dyes

  • Doritos Nacho Cheese
  • Cheetos Crunchy
  • Skittles
  • Starburst
  • Sour Patch Kids
  • Fruit by the Foot
  • Gushers
  • Welch’s Fruit Snacks (some varieties)
  • Goldfish Colors

Frequently asked questions

Are all chips dye-free?

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.

Which gummy brands are dye-free?

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.

Are organic snacks always dye-free?

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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