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E160A — Carotenes
Why it’s used
A natural orange-yellow color derived from plant and algal sources such as carrots, palm oil, and algae, used to give products like margarine, cheese, juices, and baked goods a yellow-to-orange color.
Other names
Mixed carotenes, Natural carotenes, Vegetable carotene
Diet flags
Vegan, passesVegetarian, passes
Regulatory status
USA — Allowed
Listed as a color additive exempt from certification, permitted for coloring foods generally at GMP levels, regardless of whether it is naturally sourced or synthetic. Source (2026-07-23)
EU — Allowed
Authorized EU-wide at quantum satis in specified food categories; EFSA's 2012 re-evaluation found no safety concern provided intake stays within levels naturally consumed from foods. Source (2026-07-23)
Found in these products
1 product in our database contains E160A.