Is Food Orange 8 vegetarian?
Food Orange 8
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Canthaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in certain fungi, crustaceans, and fish, and can also be produced synthetically. It is used as an orange-red colourant in food and cosmetics.
| Also known as | 4,4'-Diketo-beta-carotene, Beta-carotene-4,4'-dione, Canthaxanthin, Food orange 8, INS 161, Roxanthin |
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| INCI name | Food Orange 8 |
| E number | E161g |
| INS number | 161g |
| CAS number | 514-78-3 |
| EC number | 208-187-2 |
| CI number | CI 40850 |
| CosIng ID | 30452 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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