AdditivesE161b - Lutein
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E161b - Lutein
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e161b
Colour
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
LUTEIN is a xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Lutein is extracted from the petals of African marigold (Tagetes erecta). It is approved for use in the EU and Australia and New Zealand. In the United States lutein may not be used as a food coloring for foods intended for human consumption, but can be added to animal feed.
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of lutein -E 161b- as a food additive
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