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E160e is a food additive approved by the European Union
(EU).
It is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products.
The common name for E160e is Beta-apo-8'-carotenal
(C30).
E160e is an orange/red colouring and although synthetic
when used as a food additive, also occurs naturally in tangerines and
oranges. It
is soluble in oil.
Frequent high doses of E160e may discolour the skin.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E160e:
Processed cheese and
citrus fruits.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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