Verified Jan 1, 2016

Kraft Mac & Cheese Original

Name: Kraft Mac & Cheese Original
Brand: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Kraft Mac & Cheese Original package

The formula changed.

Kraft Heinz said it removed artificial colors from Kraft Mac & Cheese in 2016. Current U.S. boxes list paprika, annatto, and turmeric instead of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.

What changed

Removed: Yellow 5

verified jan 2016

2 sources · manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Condiments

Timeline

Jan 1, 2016
Verified on a label
Manufacturer announcement: no tracked additives listed.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz U.S. FD&C color commitment
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
Jun 17, 2025 · Verified ✓
FDA / government source
FDA tracking food-industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
fda.gov
Apr 22, 2025

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