Comparing E161G - Canthaxanthin vs E161H - Zeaxanthin
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Canthaxanthin what is it?
Canthaxanthin (E161g) is an orange‑red carotenoid (xanthophyll) used as a food color, occurring naturally in some organisms and also produced synthetically or by microbial fermentation.
How is canthaxanthin used in food?
It’s added as a color to give orange to red hues in products like beverages, sauces, confectionery, and dairy analogues where permitted; it’s also used in fish and poultry feed to enhance flesh and yolk color.
How to make canthaxanthin?
Commercially it’s made by chemical synthesis or by fermenting selected microorganisms that biosynthesize the pigment, then purified and formulated; it isn’t practical or safe to produce at home.
How to pronounce canthaxanthin?
kan-thuh-ZAN-thin (IPA: /ˌkænθəˈzænθɪn/).
What color fool coloring is canthaxanthin in?
It imparts an orange‑red (reddish‑orange) color.
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.
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.
How do you pronounce zeaxanthin?
Zee-uh-ZAN-thin.
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.
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).