Zeaxanthin(E161h)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Zeaxanthin is a colorant — Naturally occurring xanthophyll pigment
What it does
Naturally occurring xanthophyll pigment
Where you'll see it
nutrient and color applications
What the research says
No long-term studies of toxicity or carcinogenicity yet available
Regulatory status
- EU: approved
- Notes: No long-term JECFA toxicity studies yet
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): no long-term studies of toxicity or carcinogenicity have yet been available to the JECFA