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Algal Carotenes
Algal Carotenes
Also known as: E160aiv, E160a
Low concern
Algal carotenes are authorized as food colors in the EU and US. They are a natural source of beta-carotene with provitamin A activity.
Found in
36 products
E-number
E160a
Type
colour
What it is
Algal carotenes (E160a(iv)), beta-carotene and other carotenoid mixtures extracted from algae such as Dunaliella salina.
Natural orange-yellow food coloring; provitamin A source.
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that the use of mixed carotenes (E 160a(i)) and beta-carotene (E 160a(ii)) as food additives does not raise safety concerns."
"The color additive beta-carotene may be safely used for coloring foods generally."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Beta-carotene permitted as color additive (21 CFR 73.95)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized E160a(iv)
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