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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

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Food and supplement guidelines

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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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