Does Really black buttercream decorating icing contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Really black buttercream decorating icing contains 4 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1.

Is Really black buttercream decorating icing safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Really black buttercream decorating icing contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Really black buttercream decorating icing

Name: Really black buttercream decorating icing
Brand: Over The Top

by Over The Top

Barcode: 0011225120008

CONTAINS 4 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Red 3Red 40Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

Sugar, shortening (palm oil, canola oil, vegetable mono and di-glycerides, polysorbate 80), water, artificial flavors, salt, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5, red 3, meringue powder (corn starch, egg white, sugar, gum arabic, sodium aluminum sulfate, citric acid, cream of tartar, vanillin), potassium sorbate and polysorbate 60.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Really black buttercream decorating icing contain Red 40?

Yes, Really black buttercream decorating icing contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Really black buttercream decorating icing contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Really black buttercream decorating icing 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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