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Food Colour (Beta-Carotene)
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid pigment used as a natural colorant in foods and supplements, and a precursor to vitamin A.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Mar 9, 2026
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Excessive intake may cause carotenodermia (skin discoloration), potential risk in smokers for increased lung cancer incidence at high supplemental doses
Benefits
Natural colorant, provitamin A activity contributing to vitamin A status
Waters containing Food Colour (Beta-Carotene)
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