E160 (a) - Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma- Carotenes (Carotene, Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma-)

Victoria Aly Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
E160 (a) - Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma- Carotenes (Carotene, Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma-)

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Characteristic: Carotenes are food coloring with yellow-orange color. The following types are determined: -Natural extracts of carotene obtained from carrots, corn and palm oil. The carotenes are

Characteristic

Carotenes are food coloring with a yellow-orange color. The following types are defined:

  • Natural extracts of carotene obtained from carrots, corn and palm oil. Carotenes are also found in red peppers, spinach, blackcurrants, peaches, apricots.
  • Synthetic beta-carotene - prepared artificially, but similar in properties to natural carotenes.

Natural carotene is an antioxidant and a source of retinol (vitamin A). This supplement is resistant to sunlight and high temperatures. E 160a gives the products not only yellow-orange color, but also some of its shades (pale yellow, lemon, carrot).

Synthetic beta-carotene is not only obtained artificially, it is also obtained from natural sources along with other carotenoids.

Both types of E 160a are approved for use in all countries.

Use

Natural carotene is used to color condensed milk, cottage cheese, creams, cheeses, yogurt and other dairy products. The artificial color is used as a food additive in the production of margarine, mayonnaise, a number of confectionery and bakery products, as well as some types of soft drinks.

E 160a is used not only in the food industry, but also in agriculture for the preparation of compound feed, in cosmetics and in the production of tobacco products.

Effects on the body

Due to the fact that carotenes are antioxidants, they prevent the accumulation of products of lipid peroxidation in the body and thus rid it of toxins. The use of natural carotene as a source of vitamin A is a prophylaxis against vision loss. Carotenes reduce the harmful effects of radiation on the body. According to some sources, large amounts of beta-carotene can predispose to the development of lung cancer in smokers and prostate cancer in men. 

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