Kraft Heinz, CondimentsChanged 2025
Kraft Easy Mac Cups
Yellow 5, Yellow 6 to Paprika, turmeric +1
Kraft Mac & Cheese Original no longer lists Yellow 5. Verified Sep 22, 2026. Source: kraftheinz.com.
The formula changed.
Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 were removed from the Blue Box in 2016. The current Kraft Heinz product page lists oleoresin paprika, oleoresin turmeric, and annatto for color.
5 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓
- Category
- Condiments
- Last checked
- Sep 22, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Kraft Heinz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Verified on a label
Current manufacturer ingredient list: no tracked additives listed.
Sources
- Sep 22, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
Kraft Original Flavor Mac & Cheese ingredientsCheese sauce mix lists oleoresin paprika, oleoresin turmeric, and annatto added for color. No Yellow 5 or Yellow 6.
kraftheinz.com
- Jun 17, 2025
- May 7, 2025
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz FD&C colors commitment (end of 2027)Kraft Heinz will remove remaining FD&C colors from its U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027. Kraft Mac & Cheese dyes were removed in 2016.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
- Apr 20, 2016
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Mac & Cheese FAQ: dyes removed in 2016In 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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