Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)
Updated October 2, 2026
Yellow 6 (E110) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 17,170 products in our database, 16,279 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- FD&C Yellow No. 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Sunset Yellow FCF, E110
- E-number
- E110
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 17,170 products (16,279 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Yellow 6
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Yellow 6.
Popular products with Yellow 6
e NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 Yellow 6-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Yellow 6 and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 How to spot Yellow 6 on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Yellow 6?
In our database, Yellow 6 most often appears in confectioneries, snacks, biscuits and cakes.
How many products contain Yellow 6?
17,170 published products on Foodmetria list Yellow 6, including 16,279 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.