Comparing E101 - Riboflavin vs E160E - Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

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Overview

E101 - Riboflavin

Riboflavin (E101) is a yellow food color that also happens to be vitamin B2. It adds a warm yellow tint to foods and drinks, and it is widely used for both coloring and vitamin fortification. It occurs naturally in many foods and has a long record of safe use in the U.S. and EU.

E160E - Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30), also listed as E160e or apocarotenal, is an orange to orange‑red color from the carotenoid family. It is added in tiny amounts to make foods look naturally orange, especially drinks, dairy, and bakery items. It is approved for use in both the United States and the European Union.

Synonyms

E101

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2

Flavaxin

Vitamin B 2

Vitamin G

Riboflavine

Lactoflavine

Lactoflavin

E160e

Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)

Apocarotenal

Beta-apo-8'-carotenal

C.I. Food orange 6

E number 160E

Trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal

C30H40O

Functions

colour

Origins

Products

Found in 555 products

Found in 519 products

Search rank & volume

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 9 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

What does riboflavin do?
In the body, riboflavin (vitamin B2) helps enzymes produce energy (as FMN and FAD) and supports normal skin and vision. In foods, E101 is used as a yellow color and to fortify products with B2.
What does vitamin b2 do?
Vitamin B2 serves as the coenzymes FMN and FAD in energy metabolism and redox reactions. As E101 in foods, it also functions as a yellow colorant and nutrient fortifier.
What is vitamin b2 good for?
It supports energy release from food and helps maintain healthy skin, mouth, and vision. In foods, E101 is used to add yellow color and to enrich products with vitamin B2.
What is riboflavin good for?
Riboflavin is good for energy production and cellular respiration, helping keep skin and vision healthy. As an additive (E101), it provides yellow color and enables vitamin B2 fortification.
What foods have riboflavin?
Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese), eggs, meats (especially liver), fish, green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli), mushrooms, almonds, and fortified breads and cereals.