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E160c✅ Safe

Paprika oleoresin: (i) capsanthin, (ii) capsorubin

Category

Colours

Function

Red

EU: ApprovedUS: Approved

Safe. Generally recognized as safe in typical consumption amounts.

Official Sources

EU Register — EU Register entry for E160c(2026-07-01, tier 1)
EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E160c)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E160c(2026-07-01, tier 2)

Last checked: 2026-07-20