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Is Violaxanthin vegan?

Violaxanthin

Vegan Vegan
Vegetarian Vegetarian

Violaxanthin is a natural xanthophyll carotenoid pigment used as a food colour, found in various plants including pansies and other yellow-orange flowers and fruits.

E number E161e
INS number 161e
CAS number 126-29-4
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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