Ingredient · E160a

Ss-carotene

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use beta-carotene primarily as a color additive to impart yellow, orange, or red …

What it is

Beta-carotene is a naturally occurring pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them their orange and yellow colors. It is commonly produced commercially through chemical synthesis or extracted from natural sources like algae or plants. In the body, beta-carotene can be converted into vitamin A.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use beta-carotene primarily as a color additive to impart yellow, orange, or red hues to foods and beverages. It is frequently found in products like fruit juices, dairy products, baked goods, and confectionery to enhance visual appeal. It can also serve as a source of vitamin A.

Health notes

In the United States, beta-carotene is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is also approved as a color additive. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated beta-carotene and established an acceptable daily intake. High intake from supplements, not typically from food, has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers, but this is not a concern at levels found in food.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Ss-carotene

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Mango Aloe Vera Drink, Mango Mercado Latino, Inc. Mango Aloe Vera Drink, Mango Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks High in added sugars — 118% DV per serving 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.2Carbs Honeydew With Tapioca Pearls Bubble Tea, Honeydew sandy bumz Honeydew With Tapioca Pearls Bubble Tea, Honeydew Iced & Bottle Tea High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving 55kcal 1.0Protein 1.4Fat 9.4Carbs Chocolate Macarons, White Chocolate; Milk Chocolate; Dark Chocolate; Choc & Orange Kat S.M. Art Chocolate Macarons, White Chocolate; Milk Chocolate; Dark Chocolate; Choc & Orange Chocolate High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 455kcal 9.1Protein 21.2Fat 57.6Carbs Pomegrenate Aloe Vera Drink, Pomegranate JJ Martin Group, LLC Pomegrenate Aloe Vera Drink, Pomegranate Plant Based Water High in added sugars — 72% DV per serving 39kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Pomegranate Refreshing Aloe Vera Drink, Pomegranate JJ Martin Group, LLC Pomegranate Refreshing Aloe Vera Drink, Pomegranate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks High in added sugars — 100% DV per serving 40kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Mango & Carrot Juice Drink, Mango; Carrot Lowell International Company Mango & Carrot Juice Drink, Mango; Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Peach & Carrot Juice Drink, Peach; Carrot Lowell International Company Peach & Carrot Juice Drink, Peach; Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Carrot & Orange Juice Drink, Carrot; Orange Lowell International Company Carrot & Orange Juice Drink, Carrot; Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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