Is it clean yet?

Cheetos Crunchy still lists a tracked additive. Source: pepsico.com.

Announced Aug 12, 2024

Frito-Lay · Cheetos

Cheetos Crunchy

Frito-Lay Cheetos Crunchy package

Still lists Yellow 6.

Regular Crunchy Cheetos still list Yellow 6. Simply NKD is a separate line.

Still listed

Still listed: Yellow 6

1 source · manufacturer announcement ↓

Category: Snacks
Last checked: Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Aug 12, 2024
Announced
Frito-Lay announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
PepsiCo: Simply NKD is an option, not a replacement
Rest assured, our iconic Cheetos and Doritos remain unchanged. NKD is an additive option, not a replacement.
pepsico.com
Dec 1, 2025
User report
Cheetos Crunchy ingredients (no link on file)
User report
Cheetos Crunchy 8.5 oz (no link on file)

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