Does Rice Krispies contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Rice Krispies contains 5 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1.

Is Rice Krispies safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Rice Krispies contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Rice Krispies

Barcode: 0038000289262

CONTAINS 5 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 40Blue 2Blue 1

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)

Ingredients

toasted rice cereal (rice, sugar, salt, malt flavor, niacinamide, iron, vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, fructose, sugar, vegetable oil (soybean, palm and palm kernel oil with tbhq for freshness), corn syrup solids. contains 2% or less of vegetable glycerin, dextrose, gelatin, natural and artificial flavors (contains milk), salt, cornstarch, soy lecithin, datem, acetylated monoglycerides, yellow 5, red 40, yellow 6, blue 1, carnauba wax, blue 2, bht for freshness. contains milk and soy ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rice Krispies contain Red 40?

Yes, Rice Krispies contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Rice Krispies contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Rice Krispies 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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