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Lycopene
Lycopene
Also known as: E160d
Low concern
Lycopene from tomato, Blakeslea trispora, and synthetic sources is approved by FDA and authorized in the EU. EFSA established an ADI of 0.5 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
424 products
E-number
E160d
Type
colour
What it is
Lycopene, a red carotenoid pigment found naturally in tomatoes; used as a food color.
Natural red food coloring.
What regulators actually say
"Tomato lycopene extract may be safely used for the coloring of foods generally."
"The Panel established an ADI for lycopene of 0.5 mg/kg bw per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved color additive (21 CFR 73.585) and GRAS as nutrient.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E160d; ADI 0.5 mg/kg bw/day.
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