Comparing E160AII - Plant carotenes vs E160AIV - Algal carotenes

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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.

E160AIV - Algal carotenes

Algal carotenes (E160a(iv)) are natural orange pigments taken from microalgae, mainly Dunaliella salina. They are used to give foods a warm yellow to orange color and help keep color consistent from batch to batch. In the U.S. and EU, this color is authorized for use in many foods when used as directed.