CI 40850

CI 40850 or E161g is a synthetic dye derived from beta carotene, which is orange in colour. E161g is a chemical compound, an ingredient included in the list of European food additives as a colouring agent. Its chemical name is canthaxanthin, a di-ketocarotenoid also known as β, β-carotene-4,4′-dione. Canthaxanthin, which is readily available in...