Does Icing Decorations contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Icing Decorations contains 7 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, 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 40, Blue 2, Blue 1, Green 3, Titanium Dioxide) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Icing Decorations

Name: Icing Decorations
Brand: Wilton

by Wilton

Barcode: 0070896720658

CONTAINS 7 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

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

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

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

Confectioners' sugar (sugar, corn starch), tapioca flour, water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated palm oil), titanium dioxide (color), fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #5, potassium sorbate (preservative), gum arabic, cellulose gum, tartaric acid, artificial flavor, fd&c yellow #6, 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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