Frito-Lay, Snacks
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Still lists Red 40, Yellow 5
Doritos Nacho Cheese is rolling out a version without Yellow 6, Yellow 5 and Red 40. Rolling out since Feb 2026. Source: smartlabel.pepsico.info.
Rolling out
Announced Apr 22, 2025Rolling out since Feb 18, 2026Verified Sep 22, 2026
Frito-Lay · Doritos
Doritos Nacho Cheese
Not on every shelf yet.
Nacho Cheese is moving from Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 / Red 40 toward paprika, annatto, and turmeric. Old and new bags are both in circulation.
What's changing
- Removed: Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40
- Added: Paprika extract, Turmeric color, Annatto
Rolling out since Feb 2026
2 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement ↓
- Category
- Snacks
- Last checked
- Sep 22, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Frito-Lay announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Rollout started
New formula first seen: Manufacturer announcement.
- · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.
Sources
- Sep 22, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Doritos Nacho Cheese SmartLabelRegular Nacho Cheese. Simply NKD Nacho Cheese is a different SKU.
smartlabel.pepsico.info
- Dec 1, 2025
Manufacturer announcement
PepsiCo: Simply NKD is an option, not a replacementRest assured, our iconic Cheetos and Doritos remain unchanged. NKD is an additive option, not a replacement.
pepsico.com
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