Comparing E121 - Citrus Red 2 vs E160A - carotene
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What foods have citrus red 2?
In the U.S., it’s only permitted to color the rind of some fresh oranges (typically early‑season Florida oranges); it’s not allowed in the edible flesh, juice, or other foods, and it’s not permitted in the EU.
How is citrus red #2 applied to oranges?
After harvest, packers may spray or dip oranges in a wax coating containing Citrus Red No. 2 to tint only the peel; it’s used only on fruit not intended for processing (e.g., juicing).
How many prodtcs have citrus red no. 2?
Very few—aside from some fresh oranges’ peels in parts of the U.S., it isn’t permitted in other foods, so use is limited and seasonal.
How to tell the difference between small and large projection on 1922 e121 tris speaker card?
That question is unrelated to the food additive E121 (Citrus Red 2); it concerns trading-card classification, not food additives.
How to transfer e121 in to s1 form?
E121 here refers to Citrus Red 2, a food dye; converting it to an “S1 form” isn’t applicable and appears unrelated to food additives.
What is beta carotene?
Beta‑carotene (E160a) is an orange plant pigment used as a food color and provitamin A; humans can convert it into vitamin A as needed.
Does beta carotene make you tan?
High intakes can cause a yellow‑orange skin tint (carotenodermia), especially on palms and soles, but this is not a true melanin tan and offers no UV protection.
Is beta carotene bad for you?
It’s generally safe at normal dietary and additive levels; very high supplemental doses can discolor skin and have been linked to increased lung cancer risk in smokers and asbestos‑exposed people.
What foods have beta carotene?
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin/squash, dark leafy greens (spinach, kale), cantaloupe, apricots, and mangoes are rich sources; it’s also present in red palm oil and used to color or fortify various foods.
Is beta carotene vitamin a?
No—it's a provitamin A that the body converts to vitamin A (retinol); conversion varies by individual and diet (e.g., fat intake).