Sunset Yellow FCF

E110
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Colourant (E100–199)

What is Sunset Yellow FCF?

Synthetic azo dye. Linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic skin reactions.

Is Sunset Yellow FCF safe?

Sunset Yellow FCF is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 4 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Sunset Yellow FCF is also known as e110, yellow 6, ci 15985, сънсет жълто, sunset yellow — these all refer to the same ingredient.

sunset yellow fcf sunset yellow e110 сънсет жълто yellow 6 orange yellow s ci 15985

Related additives

Acesulfame K (E950) Water Sodium Citrate (E331) Allura Red AC (E129) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Sucralose (E955) Citric Acid (E330) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) Carbon Dioxide (E290) Curcumin (E100) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (E101) Tartrazine (E102) Quinoline Yellow (E104) Carmine (Cochineal extract) (E120) Polydextrose (E1200)

Products containing Sunset Yellow FCF

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