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E110Avoid

Sunset Yellow FCF

Group: Colours · in the book

Harm level4 of 5Better avoid

In plain words

Sunset Yellow is an artificial orange-yellow dye. You may meet it in some soft drinks, sweets, sauces and instant desserts.

Where you find it: orange drinks, sweets, sauces, desserts

Our recommendation

Best avoided in future, especially in foods for children.

Possible risks and effects

  • Possible effect on activity and attention in children.
  • Allergic reactions in sensitive people, e.g. those sensitive to aspirin.

For experts

A synthetic monoazo dye made from petrochemical intermediates. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2009, lowered the ADI and later revised it on new data. In the EU, labels must state "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children".

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This information is educational and based on EFSA assessments and available studies; it does not replace medical advice. With allergies, intolerances or illness, follow your doctor’s advice.