Does Sanding sugar (Walmart) contain additives banned in Europe?
Yes — contains flagged additives
This product's listed additives include ingredients that are banned, restricted, or warning-labeled outside the U.S.:
Flagged additives
Sunset Yellow FCF (Yellow No. 6) Warning label required (EU)
Permitted in the EU but requires a warning label. Some studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in certain children.
Erythrosine (Red Dye No. 3) Banned elsewhere
FDA revoked its food authorization in Jan 2025 (compliance by 2027); long restricted in the EU. Linked to cancer in animal studies.
What this means
An additive being banned or restricted in another country does not by itself mean this product is unsafe — the FDA and other regulators reach different conclusions. This page is informational, not safety advice.
Barcode: 0078742199511 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.
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