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Is Citranaxanthin vegetarian?

Citranaxanthin

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Citranaxanthin is a synthetic or naturally occurring orange-yellow carotenoid pigment used as a food colorant, structurally related to xanthophylls found in citrus and other plants.

Also known as INS 161
E number E161(i)
INS number 161i
CAS number 472-67-3
Last reviewed 11 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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