Learn Glossary colorant

Canthaxanthin(E161g)

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Canthaxanthin is a colorant — Coloring

What it does

Coloring

Where you'll see it

Food coloring

What the research says

Carotenoid coloring; specific toxicity not detailed in this chunk.

Regulatory status

  • EU: approved

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Coloring from paprika