E160a
E160a: Carotenes
No known riskFunction: colour
What is E160a?
E160a (Carotenes) is a colour used in processed foods.
What the research says
Orange pigments such as beta-carotene, which the body can turn into vitamin A.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E160a (Carotenes) safe?
Orange pigments such as beta-carotene, which the body can turn into vitamin A.
Why is E160a added to food?
It is used as a colour.
Does E160a make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E160a mark a food as ultra-processed.