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Turns out the famous neon-orange dust on our favorite snacks is getting a makeover.
Cheetos and Doritos just came out with a new “Simply NKD” line starting this month.
These versions won’t contain artificial dyes or flavors... they’ll look way more natural, kind of like plain tortilla chips, but they’re supposed to have the same crunch and taste we’re used to.
By the way, California is a big reason for this…the state banned Red Dye #3, and six different food dyes are now banned from public schools in the state…
So how do we feel about that? On one hand, removing artificial dyes sounds like a win: fewer weird ingredients and maybe a little less guilt when we dive into a bag.
But on the other hand… the bright color is part of the whole experience! It’s the fun, the nostalgia, the “yep, I’ve got snack dust all over my fingers” moment.
And in case you’re wondering... the originals aren’t going anywhere, so we’ll have both options…for now.
I’m definitely curious to try the new versions and see if we actually miss the neon fingers or if flavor ends up being all that really matters.