PepsiCo has announced that Cap'n Crunch Original will remove Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Current labels may still list them. Announced Apr 22, 2025. Source: capncrunch.com.

Announced Apr 22, 2025Verified Sep 22, 2026

PepsiCo · Cap'n Crunch

Cap'n Crunch Original

Name: Cap'n Crunch Original
Brand: PepsiCo

A change has been announced.

Original Cap'n Crunch is on PepsiCo's Quaker list. Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 remain on most boxes.

What was announced

Removed: Yellow 5, Yellow 6

Announced Apr 2025

1 source · manufacturer ingredient list ↓

Category: Cereal
Last checked: Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Apr 22, 2025
Announced
PepsiCo announced a change. Source: Current manufacturer ingredient list.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Cap'n Crunch official site
Quaker/PepsiCo cereal. Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 remain on typical retail boxes.
capncrunch.com
Sep 22, 2026 · Verified ✓
User report
Quaker cereal color note (no link on file)