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Food Color (Beta Carotene) (E160a)
Beta carotene is a natural pigment and provitamin A carotenoid used as a food colorant (E160a). It imparts orange to yellow color in foods and is a dietary source of vitamin A.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated May 5, 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
Low toxicity at typical use levels, potential skin sensitivity in topical use, excessive intake may cause carotenemia (benign skin discoloration)
Benefits
Colorant for foods, provitamin A activity contributing to nutrition
Waters containing Food Color (Beta Carotene) (E160a)
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