Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol
What is Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol?
Apo carotenal alcohol is a synthetic yellow-orange color additive. It is chemically related to beta-carotene, a vitamin A precursor found in plants. It is produced through chemical synthesis.
Is Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol vegan?
Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol a major allergen?
Apo carotenal alcohol is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol used for?
Manufacturers add apo carotenal alcohol to provide or enhance yellow-orange coloration in foods.
Is Less Than 0.1% Apo Carotenal Alcohol safe?
Apo carotenal alcohol is approved by the FDA as a color additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add apo carotenal alcohol to provide or enhance yellow-orange coloration in foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cupcakes, and breads, as well as in some dairy products and beverages.
Health notes
Apo carotenal alcohol 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 at the low levels typically consumed from food.
Allergen info
Apo carotenal alcohol is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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