Comparing E161C - Cryptoaxanthin vs E161H - Zeaxanthin

Overview

E161C - Cryptoaxanthin

E161C (Cryptoaxanthin), also called beta-cryptoxanthin, is an orange-yellow carotenoid found naturally in citrus and other orange fruits. It can act as a colorant in theory and is a provitamin A, but its use as a food color additive is limited and not widely authorized in major markets.

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E161H - Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin (E161h) is a yellow‑orange carotenoid pigment found naturally in foods like corn, orange peppers, and egg yolks. It’s used as a colouring ingredient in some markets and is better known as a component of eye‑health supplements alongside lutein. Regulatory rules vary by country, so you’ll most often see zeaxanthin on dietary supplement labels rather than everyday foods.

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Synonyms
E161c
Cryptoaxanthin
Cryptoxanthin
E161h
Zeaxanthin
Functions
colour
colour
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Plant
Microbiological
Synthetic
Products

Found in 1 products

Found in 18 products

Search rank & volume
#43880 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#1518K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×2.78
over-aware

×51.05
over-aware

Search volume over time

Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

  1. Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeanthin are all part of what family?

    They’re carotenoids—plant pigments; alpha- and beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin are provitamin A carotenoids, while lutein and zeaxanthin are xanthophylls.

  2. Cryptoxanthin how to say?

    “krip-toh-ZAN-thin” (beta-cryptoxanthin: “BAY-tuh krip-toh-ZAN-thin”).

  3. How do you say cryptoxanthin?

    Pronounced “krip-toh-ZAN-thin.”

  4. How much beta cryptoxanthin in carrots?

    Carrots are not a major source; most data show none or only trace amounts (often <0.01–0.05 mg per 100 g), with beta-carotene dominating their carotenoids.

  5. How much beta cryptoxanthin in foods?

    It varies widely: high sources like mandarins/tangerines, papaya, persimmon, red/orange peppers, and some pumpkins typically provide about 0.1–1 mg per 100 g fresh weight. Foods not in this group generally have much less or negligible amounts.

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  1. How much lutein and zeaxanthin should i take daily?

    There’s no official RDA, but clinical eye‑health studies commonly use 10 mg lutein plus 2 mg zeaxanthin per day (the AREDS2 ratio). Intakes in foods are much lower, and supplement needs depend on individual circumstances.

  2. What is lutein and zeaxanthin?

    They are yellow-orange xanthophyll carotenoids from plants; zeaxanthin is also used as a food color (E161h). In the body they concentrate in the macula and lens of the eye.

  3. How do you pronounce zeaxanthin?

    Zee-uh-ZAN-thin.

  4. How much lutein and zeaxanthin per day?

    No official RDA exists; research commonly uses 10 mg lutein with 2 mg zeaxanthin daily (AREDS2). Choose doses based on product directions or medical advice.

  5. What is the best brand of lutein and zeaxanthin?

    There’s no single “best” brand; look for reputable products that disclose amounts (often 10 mg/2 mg), use known sources like marigold (Tagetes erecta), and have third‑party testing (e.g., USP or NSF).

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