Starburst Original

Name: Starburst Original
Brand: Wrigley

Not on every shelf yet.

Mars offers a Starburst Original option made without FD&C colors (Amazon since Aug 2026). Regular starburst.com bags still list Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1. Coexistence = rolling_out.

What's changing

Removed: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6
Added: Fruit juice color

Rolling out since Aug 2026

4 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Candy
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

Timeline

Jul 24, 2025
Announced
Wrigley announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Aug 13, 2026
Rollout started
New formula first seen: Manufacturer announcement.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
STARBURST Original Fruit Chews Candy, Share Size, 3.45 oz | Starburst: ingredients (starburst.com)
Corn Syrup, Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil; Less Than 2% Of: Citric Acid, Dextrin, Gelatin, Apple Juice From Concentrate, Modified Cornstarch, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1). Please refer to the product label for the most accurate
starburst.com
Oct 5, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Mars Snacking U.S. releases new product options made without FD&C colors
Starburst Original option made without FD&C colors launched on Amazon in August 2026; existing color varieties remain.
mars.com
Aug 13, 2026
Manufacturer announcement
Mars Wrigley U.S. extends consumer choice
Options without FD&C colors for Starburst Original starting in 2026; existing color varieties remain available.
mars.com
Jul 24, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
Mars, Inc. — Extra, M&M's, SKITTLES Original, Starburst: offer product options without certified colors starting in 2026. Complete.
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026
User report
Starburst Original 2.07 oz — Minneapolis (no link on file)
User report
Mars Wrigley U.S. confectionery color plan (no link on file)