Ingredient

Colored With Apocarotenal

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use apocarotenal to add or restore color to foods. It is often found …

What it is

Apocarotenal is a synthetic color additive. It is produced from beta-carotene, a naturally occurring compound found in carrots and other colorful fruits and vegetables. It provides a yellow to orange-red color.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use apocarotenal to add or restore color to foods. It is often found in baked goods like cakes and cupcakes, as well as in some frozen desserts. It helps make products visually appealing to consumers.

Health notes

In the U.S., apocarotenal is approved by the FDA as a color additive. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Apocarotenal is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Colored With Apocarotenal

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. New York Style & Turtle Cheesecake, New York Style & Turtle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 365kcal 4.7Protein 22.4Fat 36.5Carbs The Schwan Food Company New York Style Cheesecake, New York Style Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 367kcal 5.1Protein 25.3Fat 31.6Carbs The Schwan Food Company Cheesecake Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 370kcal 4.7Protein 25.2Fat 30.7Carbs Rich Products Corporation Jon Dongire, Dark Cherry Swirl Cheesecake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 288kcal 7.6Protein 12.1Fat 36.4Carbs United Fruit & Produce Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 95% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 199kcal 1.0Protein 12.2Fat 21.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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