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4mo ago

In-N-Out Removes Artificial Dyes and High-Fructose Corn Syrup from Menu Staples

The fast food chain has reformulated its strawberry shakes, pink lemonade, and ketchup to align with health trends and FDA directives.

Exterior of an In-N-Out Burger restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, May 2, 2022
Customers are served during opening day of the In-N-Out Burger at The Outlets at Orange in Orange, CA on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Overview

  • In-N-Out has eliminated synthetic dyes, including Red Dye No. 3, from its strawberry shakes and signature pink lemonade, opting for natural alternatives.
  • The chain is transitioning its ketchup to a formulation made with real sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup, with Simply Heinz packets rolling out soon.
  • These changes come as part of In-N-Out’s stated commitment to ingredient quality and align with recent FDA initiatives to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by 2026.
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal advocate for removing harmful additives, influencing industry-wide shifts toward cleaner ingredients.
  • Other fast food brands, such as Steak ’n Shake and Sweetgreen, have also adopted similar ingredient reforms in response to growing health and safety concerns.