Can you buy food coloring with food stamps?

Answer 1

Actually yes you can, Is food coloring covered by EBT? Types you can buy with EBT: Vinegar; cooking oils including vegetable, canola, and coconut oil; food coloring, condiments; spices; artificial sweeteners; salt substitutes; and cooking spray — these products carry nutrition information labels and are therefore considered food.

Answer 2

No, you can buy food only. You can't use food stamps for non food items such as shampoo or laundry products.

The link below is the 'official' list of eligible and ineligible items but it's not clear where food coloring may fall in these categories.

The determination for the purchase of food coloring may lie in the management of the store itself. A general rule of thumb is that if there is sales tax on the item, then it is not eligible for purchase with food stamps. If you question the policies of the store where you shop, contact your local food stamp office with your question.