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E161hColorantLow concern
Zeaxanthin
In plain words
The short version
A natural xanthophyll concentrated in the macula — eye-health supplement and clean-label yellow.
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 not specified — considered safe at typical food and supplement levels. Endogenous dietary carotenoid present in normal diets at meaningful levels.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.