E161g

Santhaksantin

E-number category

Colour

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: Canthaxanthin; an orange-red carotenoid pigment that can be synthesised.
Where it is used: Used for colour in some foods and feeds (e.g. fish or poultry feed).
Health note: Accumulation in the eye (retina) at high doses has been debated; food doses are regulated.
Halal assessment: As this site's data contains no definite verification of the source or carrier for this form, it has been left as doubtful; for definitive information consult the manufacturer's declaration or certificate.

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