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Apo-Carotenal and beta-Carotene (colors)
Apo-carotenal and beta-carotene are carotenoid pigments used as natural color additives in foods. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid with antioxidant properties, while apo-carotenal is a carotenoid derivative used primarily for coloring. Both are approved by the FDA for use as color additives.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Dec 11, 2025
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Risks
High doses may cause carotenodermia (skin discoloration), potential interactions with smokers increasing lung cancer risk for beta-carotene supplementation
Benefits
Antioxidant properties, provitamin A activity (beta-carotene), natural colorant, supports immune function and vision (beta-carotene)
References
Waters containing Apo-Carotenal and beta-Carotene (colors)
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