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NATURAL OCCURRENCES |
COLOUR |
PIGMENT |
EC No |
Annatto |
Yellow Orange Red |
Carotenoids: |
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Mixed Carotenes |
E 160a ( i ) |
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beta-Carotene |
E 160a ( ii ) |
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Bixin/Norbixin |
E 160b |
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Capsanthin/Capsorubin |
E 160c |
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Lycopene |
E 160d |
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Apocarotenal |
E 160e |
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Apocarotenal ( Ethyl Ester) |
E 160f |
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Lutein |
E 16 b |
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Canthaxanthin |
E 161g |
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| Over 400 different carotenoids have been identified in red/orange/yellow fruits, vegetables and plants. Nature produces carotenoids at the rate of 1000 million tons per year. Most are oil soluble, heat stable and are not affected by pH change. The uses of carotenoids include margarine, dairy products and soft drinks. |