Comparing E160D - Lycopene vs E125 - Scarlet GN

Overview

E160D - Lycopene

Lycopene (E160d) is a red pigment found naturally in tomatoes and other red fruits. In foods, it is used as a colour additive to give shades ranging from pink to deep red, especially where a “tomato-like” hue is desired. It can come from tomatoes, fermentation, or be made synthetically, but it works the same in coloring foods.

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E125 - Scarlet GN

Scarlet GN (E125) is a synthetic red azo dye that was once used to color foods and drinks. Today, it is restricted or not authorized for use in foods in major markets, including the United States and the European Union, so most consumers will not encounter it in everyday groceries. It may still appear in non-food uses or in jurisdictions with different rules.

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Synonyms
E160d
Lycopene
E125
Scarlet GN
C.I. Food Red 1
Ponceau SX
FD&C Red No. 4
C.I. 14700
Functions
colour
colour
Origins
Plant
Microbiological
Synthetic
Synthetic
Products

Found in 206 products

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Popular questions

  1. What is lycopene good for?

    As a food additive (E160d), it provides a natural red color to foods; in the diet, it's an antioxidant carotenoid that’s been studied for heart and prostate health, though evidence for disease prevention is mixed.

  2. How much lycopene per day for prostate health?

    There’s no established medical dose; clinical studies often use about 10–30 mg/day from tomato products or supplements, but benefits are not confirmed—discuss supplementation with a healthcare professional.

  3. How much lycopene per day?

    There’s no RDA, but safety authorities set an acceptable daily intake of 0–0.5 mg/kg body weight/day (about up to 35 mg/day for a 70 kg adult); typical diets provide only a few milligrams per day.

  4. What does lycopene do?

    In foods, E160d colors products red and helps standardize appearance; in the body it acts as an antioxidant carotenoid with no vitamin A activity.

  5. What foods have lycopene?

    Naturally rich sources include tomatoes and tomato products (paste, sauce, ketchup), watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava, papaya, red carrots, and gac; as an additive, it appears on labels as lycopene or E160d in items like beverages, confectionery, sauces, and dairy desserts.

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  1. Bolens e125 how to change carborator?

    E-number E125 refers to Scarlet GN (FD&C Red No. 4), a synthetic red azo dye—not a mechanical part—and it is not permitted for food use in the EU or US due to safety concerns.

  2. E125 boiler error how to fix?

    In food additive terms, E125 is Scarlet GN, a synthetic red dye that is banned for use in foods in both the EU and US; only external drug/cosmetic uses were historically allowed.

  3. How fast can a razor e125 motor powered electric 24v motorized scooter black/silver (open box)?

    E125 denotes Scarlet GN (also known as Ponceau SX/C.I. 14700), a red azo food dye that is not approved for food use in the EU or US.

  4. How many pounds does the razor e125 hold?

    As a food additive code, E125 refers to Scarlet GN, which is prohibited in foods in the EU and US because of safety concerns.

  5. How many volts is a razor scooter e125?

    E125 is the code for Scarlet GN, a synthetic red dye formerly used as a food colorant; it is not permitted for food use in the EU or US.

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