Does Smarties contain artificial dyes?

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

Is Smarties safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

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.

Smarties

Name: Smarties
Brand: Smarties

by Smarties

Barcode: 0011206044200

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

Dextrose, citric acid, calcium stearate, natural and artificial flavor, color (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 Smarties contain Red 40?

Yes, Smarties contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Smarties contain Yellow 5?

Yes, 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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