ZEAXANTHIN (SYNTHETIC)
General Information
| Chemical Names: | (ALL-E)-1,1'-(3,7,12,16-TETRAMETHYL-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-OCTADECANONAENE-1,18-DIYL)BIS[2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENE-3-OL]; 3R,3'R-beta,beta-CAROTENE-3,3'-DIOL |
| INS: | 161h(i) |
| Functional Class: |
Food Additives COLOUR NUTRIENT_SUPPLEMENT |
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Evaluations
| Evaluation year: | 2004 |
| ADI: | 0-2 mg/kg bw |
| Comments: | Group ADI for lutein from Tagetes erecta and synthetic zeaxanthin |
| Report: | TRS 928-JECFA 63/113 |
| Tox Monograph: | FAS 54-JECFA 63/159 |
| Specification: | FAO JECFA Monographs 3-JECFA 67/57. R |
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GSFA Provisions for ZEAXANTHIN (SYNTHETIC)
| Number | Food Category | Max Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.1.4 | Flavoured fluid milk drinks |
100 mg/kg | Note 400,Note 52 |
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