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E161b - Lutein

Additive: E161b - Lutein

Functions: Colour

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutein

Risk of overexposure

EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of lutein -E 161b- as a food additive (2010-07-28)

Names: Lutéine, Lutéines, Lutéines de Tagetes erecta, Extrais de tagetes, xantophylles, Extrait de tagetes, Extraits de tagetes, Lutéol de légumes, Bo-Xan