ZEAXANTHIN (synthetic)

Overview

Chemical Names
(All-E)-1,1'-(3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis[2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene-3-ol]; 3R,3'R-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol
INS
161h(i)
Functional Class
Food Additives
COLOUR
NUTRIENT_SUPPLEMENT
INS matches
161h(i)

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2018

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED (group ADI for lutein from Tagetes erecta, lutein esters from Tagetes erecta and zeaxanthin (synthetic))

Comments:
Based on the absence of toxicity in a wide range of studies, the Committee at it's 86th meeting established a group ADI "not specified" for lutein from Tagetes erecta, lutein esters from Tagetes erecta and zeaxanthin (synthetic)
Meeting:
86
Specs Code:
R

Evaluation year: 2004

ADI:
0-2 mg/kg bw
Comments:
Group ADI for lutein from Tagetes erecta and synthetic zeaxanthin
Report: 
TRS 928-JECFA 63/113
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 54-JECFA 63/159
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/61. N; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.3/611
2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/61. N; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.3/611