General Information

Chemical Names: Capsanthin: (3R, 3’S, 5’R)-3,3’-dihydroxy-,-carotene-6-one Capsorubin: (3S, 3’S, 5R, 5’R)-3,3’-dihydroxy-,-carotene-6,6’-dione
INS:

160c(ii)

Functional Class: Food Additives
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Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2014
ADI: 0–1.5 mg/kg bw
Meeting: 79
Specs Code: M
Comments: Expressed as total carotenoids
Report: TRS 990-JECFA 79/45
Specification: FAO JECFA Monographs 16/49

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