Citranaxanthin Explained

Citranaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment used as a food additive under the E number E161i as a food coloring. There are natural sources of citranaxanthin, but it is generally prepared synthetically.[1] It is used as an animal feed additive to impart a yellow color to chicken fat and egg yolks.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-additives/specs/Monograph1/Additive-134.pdf Citranaxanthin
  2. http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v22je11.htm Citranaxanthin