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Is Rubixanthin vegan?

Rubixanthin

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Rubixanthin is a natural xanthophyll carotenoid pigment used as a food colour, found in rose hips and other plant sources.

Also known as .beta.,.tau.-Caroten-3-ol, (3R)-beta,4-Caroten-3-ol, beta-4-Caroten-3-ol, (3R)-, Beta-Cryptoxanthin, INS 161
INCI name Rubixanthin
E number E161d
INS number 161d
CAS number 3763-55-1
CI number CI 75135
CosIng ID 32806
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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