Citranaxanthin
Function: Food Additive
E161I is the European food-additive number for Citranaxanthin. Citranaxanthin (E161i) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E161I safe or restricted?
E161I 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, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E161I vegan or vegetarian?
Citranaxanthin (E161I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Frequently asked questions about E161I
- What is E161I?
- E161I is the E-number for Citranaxanthin. Citranaxanthin (E161i) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E161I vegan or vegetarian?
- Citranaxanthin (E161I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E161I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E161I 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 E161I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.