How do I know if my cereal contains artificial dyes?

Check the ingredient list for names like Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 3, Green 3, or Titanium Dioxide. You can also scan the barcode with DyeFreeCheck for an instant verdict.

Why should I avoid artificial food dyes?

Research has linked artificial food dyes to hyperactivity in children, allergic reactions, and potential carcinogenic effects. The FDA is phasing out several synthetic dyes by 2027, and the EU has already banned some.

Dye-Free Cereal — Products Without Artificial Dyes

Q: What dye-free cereal are dye-free?

We've identified 60 dye-free cereal that are free from artificial dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1. Browse our full list above.

These products contain no artificial dyes based on ingredient data from Open Food Facts.

100% Whole Wheat Bread

Nature's Own

Dye Free

100% Whole Wheat Bread

21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread

Graintastic

Dye Free

21 Whole Grains And Seeds

Dave's Killer Bread

Dye Free

APPLE CINNAMON RICE CAKES

Ancient Grains Probiotic Granola

Kirkland Signature Nature's Path Organic

Dye Free

Argolas de Aveia

Continente Equilíbrio

Dye Free

Artesano bakery bread

Sara Lee

Dye Free

Avocado Oil Classic Sea Salt Kettle Style Potato Chips

BLUEBERRY HEMP ANCIENT GRAIN GRANOLA

Barista edition oat drink

Oatly!

Dye Free

Blueberry Almond Crunch Cereal

Cascadian Farm

Dye Free

Boomin' Berry Organic Bagels

Breakfast Protein Dark Chocolate Cocoa

Brown Rice Cakes Lightly Salted

Lundberg Family Farms

Dye Free

Builders Protein Bar Chocolate Peanut Butter

Builders

Dye Free

Buldak Carbonara Spicy Ramen

Capellini (Spagetti) Nr. 1

Barilla

Dye Free

Caramel Almond & Sea Salt

Catalina Crunch Dark Chocolate Protein Cereal

Cheerios Grandkids imp

General Mills

Dye Free

Chips Pizza 125G Bret's

Bret's

Dye Free

Chocolate Chip Soft & Chewy Granola Bar

Cinnamon Oat Granola with Flax Seeds

KIND

Dye Free

Cinnamon Raisin Remix Organic Bagels

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

General Mills

Dye Free

Cinnamon Toast Protein Cereal

Classic Original Potato Crisps

The Good Crisp Company

Brüggen,H. & J. Brüggen KG

Dye Free

Couscous sachet cuisson

Tipiak

Dye Free

Cream of Wheat Original

Cream of Wheat

Dye Free

Crispy Oats Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal

Crunchy peanut butter Cliff Bar

Cliff Bar

Dye Free

Products With Artificial Dyes (30)

These products contain one or more artificial dyes. Check the product page for details.

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Berry crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal, berry crunch

Rice Krispies Treats Rainbow

Rice krispies treats confetti

chocolate chip cookie dough

Nestlé Toll House m&m's Minis

Dye Free

milk chocolate m&m's halloween mix sugar cookie dough

Nestle Toll House

Dye Free

Berries breakfast cereal

Dye Free

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Blueberry bagel juniors

Dye Free

Blueberry flavored deluxe bagels, blueberry

Sara Lee

Dye Free

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Blueberry larger bakery style bagels

Dye Free

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Blueberry larger bakery style bagels

Frito Lay Classic Mix

Fruit spins sweetened multigrain cereal with

Great Value

Dye Free

Fruity Dino-Bites Cereal

Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips

Malt o meal fruity dyno bites cereal

Malt O Meal

Dye Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What dye-free cereal are dye-free?

We've identified 60 dye-free cereal without artificial dyes. Products are verified against Open Food Facts ingredient data covering Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 3, Green 3, and Titanium Dioxide.

How do I check if a product has artificial dyes?

You can search for any product on DyeFreeCheck or scan the barcode. We check ingredient lists and additive data to identify all 8 target artificial dyes.

Are artificial food dyes being banned?

Yes. The FDA announced a voluntary phase-out of synthetic food dyes by the end of 2027. Red 3 is already banned in California. The EU banned Titanium Dioxide in 2022. Read more about the FDA food dye ban.

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