E161CNo regulatory flags
Cryptoaxanthin
Function: Food Additive
E161C is the European food-additive number for Cryptoaxanthin. Cryptoaxanthin (E161c) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E161C safe or restricted?
E161C is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E161C
- What is E161C?
- E161C is the E-number for Cryptoaxanthin. Cryptoaxanthin (E161c) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E161C vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E161C safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E161C is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E161C — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.