Additives
Rubixanthin (E161D): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Colour · Carotenoid
Rubixanthin is a natural red-orange xanthophyll carotenoid found in rose hips. Carotenoids of this class are non-toxic at food levels. It is not on the EU/UK list of permitted food colours.
- Category
- Colour — Carotenoid
- Typically used in
- Occurs naturally in rose hips; not authorised as a food colour in the EU/UK.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food colour in the EU/UK.
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