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PepsiCo is launching dye-free Cheetos and Doritos on Dec. 1

The new “Simply NKD” snacks contain no artificial colors or flavors

Original versions will still be on shelves alongside the new dye-free options

MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bright orange fingers may soon be less common for some snackers.

PepsiCo announced that it will begin selling new versions of Cheetos and Doritos that contain no artificial colors or flavors.

The line, called " Simply NKD ," hits store shelves Dec. 1 and includes four products:

Doritos Simply NKD Nacho Cheese

Doritos Simply NKD Cool Ranch

Cheetos Simply NKD Puffs

Cheetos Simply NKD Flamin' Hot

The company said these snacks will offer the same taste people expect, just without synthetic dyes.

"We are reinventing our

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