Synonym(s)
Capsorubin; CAS No 465-42-9; Paprika extract
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Capsanthin is an orange-red natural dye, which is extracted from paprika (see below Capsici fructus acer).
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Food colouring (E 160 c) for oil and water soluble products (canned meat and fish, confectionery (marzipan), mayonnaise, sausage)
Cosmetics
Feed additive
Capsanthin/capsorubin is used as a colorant in cosmetic products. The basic conditions for cosmetic colorants are defined in the EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer