| Group |
E160 a-f |
| Type |
Natural |
| Source |
A natural colour found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons and papayas, but not strawberries or cherries. |
| Used in |
Tomato-based foods such as:
soups, sauces, ketchup, jams, jellies and marmalades.
|
| Description |
E160d is not on the permitted food colours list in Canada.
The European Food Safety Authority has recommended a safe level of consumption for E160d.
Lycopene is thought to have antioxidant activity. A major claim for Lycopene's benefits is in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancers. |