What is Carotene?
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In short
Carotenes are yellow to orange plant pigments. For use in food, they are obtained from natural sources or made synthetically.
Why is it in the product?
Carotene gives food a yellow to orange colour.
Where is it found?
Carotene (E 160a) is found, for example, in margarine, cheese and confectionery.
Too much
High-dose beta-carotene in food supplements can increase the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
Other names
E 160a, E160a, Carotine, Karotin, Carotene, Carotenes, Caroteno, Carotenos
Source
EFSA: Re-evaluation of carotenes (E 160a); BfR: Beta-carotene in food supplements
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