Is Beta-Carotene vegetarian?
Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene is an orange-red pigment and provitamin A carotenoid found naturally in plants and algae, and also produced synthetically. It is widely used as a food colourant and dietary supplement, and serves as a precursor to vitamin A in the body.
| Also known as | .beta.,.beta.-Carotene, 31797-85-0, All-trans-beta-carotene, Alpha-carotene, Beta Carotene, Betacarotene, Carotenes, E 160, E160, Gamma-carotene, INS 160, Natural Yellow 26, Provitamin A, Vitamin A, β-Carotene |
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| INCI name | Beta-Carotene |
| E number | E160a |
| INS number | 160a |
| EC number | 230-636-6 |
| CI number | CI 40800 |
| CosIng ID | 32748 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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