Additives

Lycopene (E160D): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Safe Colour · Natural colour

Natural red pigment found in tomatoes. Studies suggest potential health benefits including antioxidant properties. No known adverse effects at food use levels.

Category: Colour — Natural colour
Typically used in: Tomato products, soups, sauces, drinks
Regulatory status: Approved EU/USA/UK

Scrannr flags Lycopene automatically when you scan a barcode.

E160A Safe Beta-Carotene View additive E160AI Safe Mixed Carotenes View additive E160AII Safe Beta-Carotene View additive E160B Limited risk Annatto View additive E160C Safe Paprika Extract View additive E160E Safe Beta-apo-8'-carotenal View additive

Products

Products containing Lycopene

We're building product pages that show real UK products containing Lycopene, using Open Food Facts data. They'll appear here soon — in the meantime, scan any barcode with the Scrannr app to check for it instantly.

Lycopene (E160D): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Related additives

Products containing Lycopene

Let Scrannr read the label.