Rubixanthin

Rubixanthin

Rubixanthin

Chemical compound

Rubixanthin, or natural yellow 27, is a natural xanthophyll pigment with a red-orange color found in rose hips. As a food additive it used under the E number E161d as a food coloring; it is not approved for use in the USA[citation needed] or EU[2] but is approved in Australia and New Zealand[3] where it is listed as 161d.

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References

  1. [1]
    Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8265.
  2. [2]
    UK Food Standards Agency: "Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers". Retrieved 2011-10-27.
  3. [3]
    Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code"Standard 1.2.4 - Labelling of ingredients". Retrieved 2011-10-27.
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