Lutein

E161b

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

What is Lutein?

Natural yellow carotenoid colour.

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 10 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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

Olivier salad with eggs 4056489693918

Европейска салата 4056489693765

Familia Collection Choco Orange Icecream 8606018617593

moutarde 3800050406015

Горчица 3800012131221

Bourn Vita 500Gram Pauch 09141209

Салатен Сос Лимон и Маслиново Масло 3265478928004

Moutarde 3800012131214

Майонеза с пресни яйца 3265478892008

Mayonnaise fine et douce 3011360030504

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