Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) (E160e)
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What is Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) (E160e)?
Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E160e) is an orange-red colour related to the pigments in fruit and vegetables, used in drinks and desserts. Normal use hasn't shown any serious hazard; liver and kidney effects in rats needed much higher doses. It's fine at normal amounts; toddlers eating lots of coloured foods might exceed the daily limit, though no harm has been seen.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30)?
Yasno’s verdict on Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30): Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30) allowed in the EU?
EU status of Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C 30): Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3014, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2013
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