Last reviewed May 2026 · 1 min read
Is Beta-apo-8'-carotenal vegan?
Also known as: E160e
E-number: E160e
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It depends — Can be extracted from plants or synthesized, but often stabilized with gelatin.
01 · The basics
What is Beta-apo-8'-carotenal?
A carotenoid used as an orange-red food color.
02 · The source
Where it comes from
Can be extracted from plants or synthesized, but often stabilized with gelatin. Check label.
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Is E160e vegan?
The pigment is, but the carrier might be animal gelatin.
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