Does Icing decorations contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Icing decorations contains 8 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1, Green 3, Titanium Dioxide.

Is Icing decorations safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Icing decorations contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1, Green 3, Titanium Dioxide) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Icing decorations

Barcode: 0070896140371

CONTAINS 8 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Red 40Blue 2Blue 1Green 3Titanium Dioxide

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine, E132)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Green 3 (Fast Green FCF, E143)

Titanium Dioxide (Titanium Dioxide, E171)

Ingredients

Sugar, tapioca flour, water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated palm oil), potassium sorbate (preservative), artificial flavor, gum arabic, cellulose gum, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide (color), fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #2, fd&c blue #1, fd&c green #3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Icing decorations contain Red 40?

Yes, Icing decorations contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Icing decorations contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Icing decorations contains Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102).

Want to learn more? Read about Red 40 side effects, the FDA food dye ban, or how to read food labels for dyes.

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