Does Mega smarties contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Mega smarties contains 4 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2.

Is Mega smarties safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Mega smarties contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Mega smarties

Name: Mega smarties
Brand: Smarties

by Smarties

Barcode: 0011206005003

CONTAINS 4 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 40Blue 2

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine, E132)

Ingredients

LOIENTS DEXTROSE WITH MALTODEXTRIN CITRIC ACID. CALCIUM STEARATE, NATURAL ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (Red 40 LAKE, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake)

Dye-Free Alternatives

100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate

5 cereales con frutos rojos

ALMOND NUT-THINS HINT OF SEA SALT RICE CRACKER SNACKS WITH ALMONDS

BLUE DIAMOND ALMONDS

Dye Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mega smarties contain Red 40?

Yes, Mega smarties contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Mega smarties contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Mega smarties 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.

Skip the dyes — make snacks at home with a seed oil free recipe that skips both.

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