E160c
E160c: Paprika extract
No known riskFunction: colour
What is E160c?
E160c (Paprika extract) is a colour used in processed foods.
What the research says
Natural red-orange colour from paprika.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E160c (Paprika extract) safe?
Natural red-orange colour from paprika.
Why is E160c added to food?
It is used as a colour.
Does E160c make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E160c mark a food as ultra-processed.