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Ci 40800

Low concern

Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E160e) is an authorized carotenoid color in EU and color additive in US (21 CFR 73.90). EFSA has reduced ADI but continued authorization.

Found in

38 products

What it is

CI 40800 (beta-carotene; trans-beta-Apo-8'-carotenal) - a carotenoid color additive providing yellow-orange shades.

Color additive; vitamin A precursor.

Why it's flagged

ADI revised downward by EFSA

What regulators actually say

"Beta-apo-8'-carotenal - color additive permitted in food generally."

eCFR 21 CFR 73.90 — ecfr.gov

"EFSA Panel: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E 160e) as a food additive."

EFSA Journal — efsa.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted color (21 CFR 73.90)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as E160e; ADI re-evaluated 2012

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