Comparing E160AII - Plant carotenes vs E160AIII - Beta-carotene from blakeslea trispora

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Overview

E160AII - Plant carotenes

Plant carotenes (E160a(ii)) are natural yellow‑to‑orange colorings extracted from plants such as carrots and certain vegetable oils. They are used to give foods a warm, appetizing hue and are permitted by major regulators when made to strict purity standards.

E160AIII - Beta-carotene from blakeslea trispora

Beta-carotene from blakeslea trispora (E160AIII) is an orange-yellow food color made by fermenting the filamentous fungus Blakeslea trispora. It gives foods a natural-looking carrot or orange hue and is widely used in drinks, dairy, and bakery items. It is approved in the U.S. and EU and considered safe at normal use levels.