Does Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations contains 8 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1, Green 3, Titanium Dioxide.

Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations

Name: Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations
Brand: Wilton, Wilton Enterprises Inc

by Wilton, Wilton Enterprises Inc

Barcode: 0070896685506

CONTAINS 8 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 3Red 40Blue 2Blue 1Green 3Titanium Dioxide

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 3 (Erythrosine, E127)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine, E132)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Green 3 (Fast Green FCF, E143)

Titanium Dioxide (Titanium Dioxide, E171)

Ingredients

Confectioners' sugar (sugar, corn starch), tapioca flour, water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated palm oil), potasium sorbate (preservative), artificial flavor, gum arabic, cellulose gum, tartaric acid, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #2, fd&c blue #1, fd&c green #3, titanium dioxide (color), caramel color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations contain Red 40?

Yes, Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Wilton, the elf on the shelf, icing decorations 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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