Doritos to be made without artificial colors as Trump administration pushes ingredient changes | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusFriday 14 November 2025 00:26 GMTGeneral Mills & Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyesThe Trump administration is urging major food producers to cease using synthetic dyes in their products by the end of next year.PepsiCo is introducing a new “Simply NKD” range of Doritos and Cheetos that will be free of artificial colors, though the original versions will still be sold.Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted that petroleum-based chemicals offer no nutritional value and present measurable health risks to children.Kraft Heinz has committed to removing chemical dyes by the end of 2027, and 40 leading ice cream manufacturers have also pledged to phase them out.The candy industry has shown reluctance to comply, citing difficulties in sourcing natural dye alternatives and concerns over potential price increases.In fullCheetos and Doritos are turning down the orange color — and yes, it is a Trump thingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in