Black Carrot Extract
Black carrot extract is a natural color from a whole food. Anthocyanins from fruits/vegetables are exempt-from-certification colors permitted by FDA under 21 CFR 73.250 (fruit juice color additive) and similar provisions.
What it is
Anthocyanin-rich extract from black/purple carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus var. atrorubens), used for natural red/purple coloring.
Natural color (anthocyanin) / flavor.
What regulators actually say
"Fruit juice — color additive exempt from certification, may be safely used to color foods generally."
"The Panel concluded that the present database does not raise safety concerns for anthocyanins (E163) at the reported use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as fruit/vegetable juice color additive under 21 CFR 73.250 (exempt from certification)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as anthocyanin (E163), reviewed 2013
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