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Is Beta-Apo-8'-Carotenal vegan?

Beta-Apo-8'-Carotenal

Vegan

Beta-apo-8'-carotenal is a carotenoid pigment used as an orange-red food and cosmetic colourant. It can be extracted from plants such as citrus fruits and spinach, or produced synthetically.

Also known as 8'-Apo-beta-carotenaldehyde, Apocarotenal, C30 apocarotenal, CI40820, Food orange 6
E number E160e
CAS number 1107-26-2
EC number 214-171-6
CI number CI 40820
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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