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Carotenes (E160a) can be derived from a number or sources. E160a (i) - Carotenes, beta-, synthetic; E160a (ii) - Carotenes, beta-, vegetable; E160a (iii) - Carotenes, beta-, Blakeslea trispora; E160a (iv) - Carotenes, beta-, algae.

An orange pigment found in two forms (alpha-carotene and beta-carotene) of which beta-carotene is the most common since it is found in some fruits and vegetables.

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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

Colour - Adds or restores the colour of a food

International Number	Variant	Name
160a / E160a	N/A	Carotenes
160a / E160a (i)	i	Carotenes, beta-, synthetic
160a / E160a (ii)	ii	Carotenes, beta-, vegetable
160a / E160a (iii)	iii	Carotenes, beta-, Blakeslea trispora
160a / E160a (iv)	iv	Carotenes, beta-, algae

Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!

Country	Status	Matched Term
United States	Approved	Carotene
European Union	Approved	Carotenes
Australia and New Zealand	Approved	Carotene

Philippines	Not Permitted
Japan	Unknown	None
Austria	Approved	Carotenes
Belgium	Approved	Carotenes
Bulgaria	Approved	Carotenes
Cyprus	Approved	Carotenes
Czech Republic	Approved	Carotenes
Denmark	Approved	Carotenes
Estonia	Approved	Carotenes
Finland	Approved	Carotenes
France	Approved	Carotenes
Germany	Approved	Carotenes
Greece	Approved	Carotenes
Hungary	Approved	Carotenes
Ireland	Approved	Carotenes
Italy	Approved	Carotenes
Latvia	Approved	Carotenes
Lithuania	Approved	Carotenes
Luxembourg	Approved	Carotenes
Malta	Approved	Carotenes
Netherlands	Approved	Carotenes
Poland	Approved	Carotenes
Portugal	Approved	Carotenes
Romania	Approved	Carotenes
Slovakia	Approved	Carotenes
Slovenia	Approved	Carotenes
Spain	Approved	Carotenes
Sweden	Approved	Carotenes
United Kingdom	Approved	Carotenes
Australia	Approved	Carotene
New Zealand	Approved	Carotene

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Carotene

Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.

Source
Codex Alimentarius
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
UK Food Standards Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Wikipedia

Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.

Supplier		Country
	Nuplex	Australia
	Hawkins Watts	Australia and New Zealand

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Carotenes 160a or E160a

Type e.g. bulking agent, thickener, emulsifier, etc.

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Approvals and Bans i.e. not permitted in foods or safe to eat.

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