Capsorubin Explained

Capsorubin is a natural red dye of the xanthophyll class. As a food coloring, it has the E number E160c(ii). Capsorubin is a carotenoid found in red bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) and a component of paprika oleoresin. Capsorubin is also found in some species of lily.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Valadon . L. R. G. . Mummery . Rosemary S. . 1977-01-01 . Carotenoids of Lilies and of Red Pepper: Biogenesis of Capsanthin and Capsorubin . Zeitschrift für Pflanzenphysiologie . en . 82 . 5 . 407–416 . 10.1016/S0044-328X(77)80004-4 . 0044-328X.