FEMA | N/A |
CAS | 3604-90-8 |
EINECS | 222-762-5 |
JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
CoE Number | N/A |
Organoleptic Notes |
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Odor | N/A |
Flavor | N/A |
Material Notes | Constit. of Sinton citrangequat (a Citrus-Poncirus-Fortunella hybrid) Citranaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment used as a food additive under the E number E161i as a food coloring. There are natural sources of citranaxanthin, but it is generally prepared synthetically. It is used as an animal feed additive to impart a yellow color to chicken fat and egg yolks. |