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E160fColorantLow concern
Ethyl Ester of β-apo-8'-Carotenoic Acid
In plain words
The short version
An orange-yellow carotenoid ester — the heat-stable cousin of E160e for retorted foods.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight (combined with E160e). Considered safe at typical use levels. Hydrolyzed in digestion to the parent carotenoic acid plus ethanol — both metabolized normally.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.