Does mini eggs contain artificial dyes?

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

Is mini eggs safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

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

mini eggs

Name: mini eggs
Brand: Cadbury

by Cadbury

Barcode: 0034000056774

CONTAINS 4 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 2Red 40

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine, E132)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Ingredients

milk chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, lactose, lecithin (soy), pgpr, natural 3 artificial flavor), sugar, còntains 2% or less of: cornstarch, gum acacia, artificial color (yellow 5, yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2, red 40 corn syrup, vegetable oil (palm kerne, oil, palm oil), artificial flavor, invert sugar skim milk, baking soda, salt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does mini eggs contain Red 40?

Yes, mini eggs contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does mini eggs contain Yellow 5?

Yes, mini eggs 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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