Ingredient · E160a

E160a

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Beta-carotene is used as a food colorant to give products a yellow or orange …

What it is

Beta-carotene (E160a) is a pigment found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. It can be extracted from natural sources or produced synthetically. In food, it is used to impart a yellow to orange color.

Why it's used

Beta-carotene is used as a food colorant to give products a yellow or orange hue. It is commonly found in baked goods, snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

Health notes

Beta-carotene is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food colorant. It is also a precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated beta-carotene. High doses of beta-carotene supplements have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers, but this is not typically a concern with dietary intake from food.

Allergen info

Beta-carotene is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing E160a

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MEIJI Dip Biscuit Snack Cookies & Biscuits 533kcal 6.7Protein 30Fat 63.3Carbs Mango Milk Mochi Roll (Glutnous Rice Cake) Q TAIWAN DESSERT Mango Milk Mochi Roll (Glutnous Rice Cake) Other Snacks 310kcal 3.3Protein 3.3Fat 70Carbs Banana Pie Cookies With Mochi, Banana With Mochi ROYAL FAMILY Banana Pie Cookies With Mochi, Banana With Mochi Cookies & Biscuits 410kcal 45Protein 15Fat 65Carbs Sterzing Food Company Sterzing's, Flavored Popcorn, Cheese, Cheese Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 571kcal 10.7Protein 46.4Fat 35.7Carbs The Original Marshmallow Treat With Real Cinnamon, Banana International Industries Corp The Original Marshmallow Treat With Real Cinnamon, Banana Cookies & Biscuits 450kcal 5Protein 25Fat 95Carbs Manzana Products Co Inc Sparkling Lemonade, Orange Soda 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.6Carbs Manzana Products Co Inc Lemon Sparkling Lemonade, Lemon Soda 38kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.2Carbs Sterzing Food Company Sterzing's, Cheese Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 571kcal 10.7Protein 46.4Fat 35.7Carbs Tai Wing Wah Restaurant Almond Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 560kcal 8Protein 18Fat 72Carbs Harmons Inc Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, Licorice Rockies Candy 362kcal 2.5Protein 2.5Fat 82.5Carbs Tequesta Foods Mango Flavor Natural Aloe Vera Juice Drink, Mango Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 40kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Martin's Super Markets Specialty Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 433kcal 6.7Protein 30Fat 50Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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