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Carrot Extract
Carrot Extract
Safe
Carrot extract is a fruit/vegetable-derived ingredient generally used as a colorant or flavor. It is considered safe; carotenoid coloring matters from fruits and vegetables are permitted in both the US and EU.
Found in
438 products
What it is
Extract of carrots (Daucus carota), often containing carotenoid pigments.
Natural color (orange/yellow) and flavor.
What regulators actually say
"Carrot oil... may be safely used for the coloring of foods generally."
"Vegetable juice... may be safely used for coloring foods generally."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Vegetable juice color exempt from certification per 21 CFR 73.260; carrot oil per 21 CFR 73.300
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a colouring food (fruit/vegetable extract) under EU Regulation 1333/2008
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