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Doritos Nacho Cheese · Is It Clean Yet?

Rolling Out

Frito-Lay · Doritos

Doritos Nacho Cheese

Not quite clean yet.

Nacho Cheese is moving from Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 / Red 40 toward paprika, annatto, and turmeric. Old and new bags are both in circulation.

What changed

Before

replaced
Yellow 6
replaced
Yellow 5
replaced
Red 40

After

replaced
Paprika extract
replaced
Turmeric color
replaced
Annatto

Timeline

Apr 22, 2025
Announced
Manufacturer or company commitment.
Feb 18, 2026
Rollout started
New formula began appearing in some markets.
Dec 1, 2026
Expected completion
Company-stated target, not a verification.

Sources

Manufacturer announcement · rank 2
Frito-Lay U.S. color update
Apr 22, 2025 · Verified ✓
Photograph of physical ingredient label · rank 3
Nacho Cheese 9.25 oz — Houston
May 22, 2026 · Verified ✓

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