E160a : 11532 products

E160a Carotènes, beta-carotènes

E160a Carotènes, beta-carotènesThe E160a code covers two categories of carotenes: E160a carotenes (i), derived from plants or algae, and E160a beta-carotenes (ii), obtained by synthesis or fermentation of a fungus (Blakeslea trispora). The European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) considers that these dyes do not present a particular risk as long as the intake from additives does not exceed that from foods that usually contain these substances.

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Confectionery, pastries, canned fruits and vegetables, some cold cuts, smoked fish, dairy products, processed potato products, some spirits, jams, jellies, marmalades, some breakfast cereals and others..

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