CAROTENES, MIXED

Overview

Synonyms
beta-Carotene, Natural; C.I. Food Orange 5; Carotenes, Mixed
CAS number
7235-40-7
INS
160a(ii)
Functional Class
Food Additives
COLOUR
INS matches
160a(ii)

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2026

Comments:
Considered for dietary exposure only.
Intake:
The estimates of dietary exposure to β-carotenes (INS No. 160a(i–iv)) based on typical use levels and food consumption data from individuals were higher at the upper end of the range of dietary exposures considered at the 102nd meeting than those considered at the eighty-seventh meeting. In the absence of an ADI for β-carotenes, the toxicological relevance of this finding of the higher estimates of dietary exposure cannot be characterized.
Meeting:
102
Specs Code:
No

Evaluation year: 1993

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED
Comments:
Provided the level of use does not exceed the level normally found in vegetables
Meeting:
41
Specs Code:
R (1995)
Report: 
TRS 837-JECFA 41/14
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 32-JECFA 41/87
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/27. R 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/45. R 1993, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/29. R 1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 25 Add.1/29. R 1989, TRS 789-JECFA 35/21, FNP 49-JECFA 35/7 (COMPENDIUM/383),
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/27. R 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/45. R 1993, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/29. R 1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 25 Add.1/29. R 1989, TRS 789-JECFA 35/21, FNP 49-JECFA 35/7 (COMPENDIUM/383),