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E160f is a food additive approved by the European Union
(EU).
It is used as a natural colouring agent in food and drink products.
The common name for E160f is the Ethyl ester of
Beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C30).
E160f is an orange/red colouring, that is partially
soluble in water. It occurs naturally in many plants but
can also be commercially
produced from Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (C30) (E160e).
No adverse health effects have been found in connection with the use
of E160f.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E160f:
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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