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PepsiCo is launching dye-free Cheetos and Doritos on Dec. 1The new “Simply NKD” snacks contain no artificial colors or flavorsOriginal 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 CheeseDoritos Simply NKD Cool RanchCheetos Simply NKD PuffsCheetos Simply NKD Flamin’ Hot

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

“We are reinventing our iconic —

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