CANTHAXANTHIN

Also known as: CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE, BETA-, CANTHAXANTHIN, TRANS-, C.I. FOOD ORANGE 8, 4,4'-DIOXO-BETA-CAROTENE, BETA,BETA-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE, BETA-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE, BETA-CAROTENE-4,4'-DIONE, ALL-TRANS-, CAROPHYLL RED

color

United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT

CAS Number: 514-78-3

73.1075; 73.75

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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