Comparing E101A - Riboflavin-5'-phosphate vs E160A - carotene

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Overview

E101A - Riboflavin-5'-phosphate

Riboflavin-5'-phosphate (E101A) is a yellow food color and a form of vitamin B2. It helps give foods a bright yellow shade and can also supply riboflavin nutrition when used in fortified products. In the EU it is part of the “riboflavins” group of colors alongside plain riboflavin.

E160A - carotene

Carotene (E160A) is an orange plant pigment used to color foods. It most often refers to beta-carotene, a provitamin A compound that the body can convert into vitamin A. In foods, it brings warm yellow-to-orange shades and helps keep color consistent from batch to batch.

Synonyms

E101A

E101a

Riboflavin-5'-phosphate

E160a

carotene

Functions

colour

Origins

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Popular questions

100mg of b2 = how much riboflavin 5 phosphate?
To provide the same amount of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), about 121 mg of riboflavin‑5′‑phosphate (free acid) or ~127 mg of the sodium salt is needed for 100 mg riboflavin equivalents.
How does the body make riboflavin 5 phosphate?
The enzyme riboflavin kinase (flavokinase) uses ATP to phosphorylate riboflavin to riboflavin‑5′‑phosphate (FMN), which can then be further converted to FAD by FAD synthetase.
Riboflavin 5 phosphate 50mg/ml how to use?
As a food fortificant/color, a 50 mg/mL R5P solution (sodium salt) provides roughly 39–40 mg/mL of riboflavin equivalents, so adding about 0.025 mL delivers ~1 mg B2 per serving; protect from light and follow manufacturer instructions and local regulatory limits.