Ingredient

Apo Carotenol

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use apo carotenal to add or restore yellow to orange color in foods. …

What it is

Apo carotenal is a synthetic yellow to orange color additive made from vitamin A. It is chemically related to carotenoids, which are naturally found in plants and give them their colors. It is produced through chemical synthesis.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use apo carotenal to add or restore yellow to orange color in foods. It is often found in baked goods like cakes and pastries, as well as frozen breakfast items. Its stability and bright color make it useful in a variety of processed foods.

Health notes

In the US, apo carotenal is permitted for use as a food color additive. The FDA has evaluated its safety for consumption. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also assessed its safety. At typical levels used in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Apo carotenal is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Apo Carotenol

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Cinnamon Danish Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Danish Kingston Marketing Co Cinnamon Danish Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Danish Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 386kcal 5.3Protein 19.3Fat 43.9Carbs Richard and Sons Inc. Mini Cinnamon Danish, Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 382kcal 2.9Protein 17.6Fat 47.1Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Pancakes Griddlecake Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 8.8Protein 13.6Fat 21.6Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Pancakes Griddlecake Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 8.8Protein 13.6Fat 21.6Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Pancakes Griddlecake Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 248kcal 8.8Protein 13.6Fat 21.6Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 264kcal 10.1Protein 13.9Fat 23.3Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 302kcal 8.7Protein 19.1Fat 22.2Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissant Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 310kcal 9.5Protein 19.8Fat 22.2Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 297kcal 8.9Protein 16.8Fat 26.7Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake, Raspberry Danish Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 298kcal 3.5Protein 12.3Fat 38.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sausage, Egg And Cheese On Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Savory Sausage & A Fried Egg Topped With Pasteurized Process American Cheese Between Slices Of Cinnamon Swirled French Toast Big Burly Breakfast Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg And Cheese On Cinnamon Swirl F Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 114% DV per serving 243kcal 10.6Protein 11.9Fat 22.6Carbs Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake, Raspberry Danish Detroit City Dairy, Inc. Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake, Raspberry Danish Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 298kcal 3.5Protein 12.3Fat 38.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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