Kraft Heinz, PantryChanged 2016
Kraft Mac & Cheese Original
Yellow 5 to Not listed
Kraft Easy Mac Cups no longer lists Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Verified Oct 2, 2026. Source: kraftheinz.com.
The formula changed.
Kraft removed artificial dyes from Blue Box, Cups, and Easy Mac in 2016. Current Kraft Mac & Cheese cup manufacturer pages list oleoresin paprika, oleoresin turmeric, and annatto for color with no Yellow 5 or Yellow 6.
4 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓
- Category
- Condiments
- Last checked
- Oct 2, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Kraft Heinz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Verified on a label
Current manufacturer ingredient list: no tracked additives listed.
Sources
- Oct 2, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Kraft Mac & Cheese — Original Flavor cups ingredient listWith oleoresin paprika, oleoresin turmeric, and annatto added for color. Contains no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes. No Yellow 5 or Yellow 6.
kraftheinz.com
- Jun 17, 2025
- Apr 20, 2016
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Mac & Cheese FAQ — 2016 dye removal from Cups and Easy MacIn 2016 we removed all artificial flavors, preservatives and dyes from our Blue Box, Cups, and Easy Mac products.
kraftheinz.com
- Apr 22, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyesfda.gov
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