Fast-food titans Taco Bell and Pizza Hut have announced they will eliminate artificial coloring and flavoring from their food in the coming months and years. The chain restaurants are both owned by Yum Brands Inc.
Taco Bell said it plans to replace artificial flavors, colors, and some additives such as trans-fats with more natural ingredients by the end of 2015. It also pledged to remove more additives and artificial preservatives “where possible” by the end of 2017, according to Reuters.
Pizza Hut said it will attempt to move away from artificial flavors and colors in its US restaurants by the end of July. Fast-food chains and major food manufacturers alike have recently announced attempts to nix unhealthy additives, genetically modified ingredients, and antibiotics important for medical uses in humans.
Earlier this month, Panera said it would publicly list more than 150 artificial additives it has removed or will remove from its products. Last month, Chipotle became the first major fast-food chain to drop genetically engineered ingredients, and Kraft announced it was moving away from artificial coloring in its macaroni and cheese.