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Colour (Beta-Carotene from Blakeslea trispora)
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid pigment produced by the fungus Blakeslea trispora, used as a natural colorant and provitamin A source in foods.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated May 22, 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
None at typical use levels, high oral doses may cause carotenodermia (skin discoloration)
Benefits
Natural colorant, provitamin A source, antioxidant properties
References
Waters containing Colour (Beta-Carotene from Blakeslea trispora)
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