E160e is a food additive classified as a colorant. also known as
- All-trans-β-alincarotene Biological Activity
- 8'-Apo-β,ψ-carotenal
- β-Apocarotene aldehyde
- β-D-8'-carotedehyde
- Apocaroténal 8'
- bêta-apocaroténal-8
- bêta-apocaroténal-8' (C 30)
- β-apocaroténal-8'
- CI food orange 6
- bêta-apocaroténal-8'
- colorant alimentaire orange CI 6
- INS No. 160e
- CAS code 1107-26-2
- E160e
source
β-D-8'-carotenal is a synthetic pigment extracted from petrochemicals. It is chemically synthesized to mimic natural pigment compounds found in fruits and vegetables.
Exterior
β-D-8'-carotenal is usually a red-orange to orange-yellow powder or liquid. It is soluble in fats and oils but insoluble in water.
use
β-D-8'-carotenal is commonly used in the food industry to impart a yellow to orange-red hue to a variety of products, including baked goods, dairy products, beverages, confectionery, sauces, dressings, and processed foods. It is often added to enhance the visual appeal of foods and to compensate for color loss during processing and storage.
Main categories of products
- sweets
- snack
- candy
- Cocoa and its products
- chocolate candy
safety supervision
E160e has been approved by multiple regulatory agencies including Health Canada, the European Union (EU) and the United States. Its usage levels are regulated to ensure safety and prevent overconsumption.
E160e can be added to foods and beverages at concentrations up to the maximum permissible levels established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and adopted in the General Standard for Food Additives.
JECFA: ADI is 0-0.3 mg/kg body weight
United States: E160e is exempt from certification and is generally safe for food coloring in amounts not exceeding 15 mg per pound of solid or semi-solid food or per pint of liquid food.
EU: ADI is 0.05 mg/kg body weight/day (EFSA, 2012). EFSA has also established MPLs for the use of E 160e in certain foods and beverages in Europe.
