Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30)
Function: Color
E160E is the European food-additive number for Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30), a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30) (E160e) is a colour used as a food additive.
What is E160E used for?
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30) (E160E) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.
Is E160E safe or restricted?
E160E is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E160E
- What is E160E?
- E160E is the E-number for Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30), a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30) (E160e) is a colour used as a food additive.
- What is E160E used for?
- Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (c30) (E160E) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Is E160E 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 E160E safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E160E is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" 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 E160E — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.