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E161b
Lutein
Bitkilerden elde edilen sarı renklendirici (lutein).
E-number category
Colour
Detailed information
- What it is & how it is made
- A yellow-orange carotenoid pigment (lutein) obtained from marigold and green plants. Its source is plant-based.
- Where it is used
- Used for yellow colour in beverages, dairy products, desserts and supplements.
- Health note
- A pigment associated with eye health and considered safe.
- Halal assessment
- Its source is plant-based; it generally poses no halal problem and has been classified as plant-derived. The carrier or solvent is also expected to be suitable.
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