Does Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles contains 5 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1.

Is Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles

Name: Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles
Brand: Betty Crocker

by Betty Crocker

Barcode: 0071169710154

CONTAINS 5 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Red 40Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

sugar, cornstarch, confectioner's glaze, red 3, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6, red 40, carnauba wax.

Dye-Free Alternatives

Flapjack and Waffle Mix

Kodiak

Dye Free

Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix Buttermilk

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles contain Red 40?

Yes, Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles 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 bread at home with a seed oil free recipe that skips both.

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