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E161j·colourant
Astaxanthin
Safe
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | — | |
| EFSA | — | — |
ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.
Scientific Notes
Red-orange carotenoid from microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis) and crustaceans. EFSA authorised as a food colour in 2020 at ≤24 mg/day for supplements. Also used in aquaculture feed. Potent natural antioxidant.