Lutein

E161b
Hazard level: No known concerns Colourant (E100–199)

What is Lutein?

Natural yellow-orange pigment from marigold flowers, used to color foods and supplements; also an eye-health nutrient.

Is Lutein safe?

Lutein has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 14 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Lutein is also known as e161b, lutein, лутеин — these all refer to the same ingredient.

lutein e161b лутеин

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Products containing Lutein

Para nazdravana
Para nazdravana 5942321004037
Dubai Chocolate
Dubai Chocolate 8697288521109
Fruttia, limonada
Fruttia, limonada 5942207013245
acadea cu diverse arome de fructe
acadea cu diverse arome de fructe 5949093512760
Olivier salad with eggs
Olivier salad with eggs 4056489693918
Европейска салата
Европейска салата 4056489693765
Familia Collection Choco Orange Icecream
Familia Collection Choco Orange Icecream 8606018617593
moutarde
moutarde 3800050406015
Горчица
Горчица 3800012131221
Bourn Vita 500Gram Pauch
Bourn Vita 500Gram Pauch 09141209
Салатен Сос Лимон и Маслиново Масло
Салатен Сос Лимон и Маслиново Масло 3265478928004
Moutarde
Moutarde 3800012131214
Майонеза с пресни яйца
Майонеза с пресни яйца 3265478892008
Mayonnaise fine et douce
Mayonnaise fine et douce 3011360030504

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