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Beta-Carotene Dye
Beta-Carotene Dye
Low concern
Beta-carotene is FDA-listed as exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.95) and EFSA-authorised (E160a). Functions as provitamin A.
Found in
971 products
What it is
Beta-carotene used as a yellow-orange food coloring (E160a); produced naturally or synthetically.
Color additive.
Why it's flagged
- high-dose supplementation in smokers linked to lung-cancer risk (CARET study)
What regulators actually say
"The color additive beta-carotene may be safely used for coloring foods generally."
"EFSA re-evaluated mixed carotenes (E 160a (i)) and beta-carotene (E 160a (ii)) and concluded no safety concerns at current uses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Color additive exempt from certification per 21 CFR 73.95.
European Union — EFSA
Authorised E160a; ADI not specified.
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