Synthetic Beta-Carotene
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Provitamin A antioxidant that converts to active retinol only as needed, providing golden-yellow color to spreads and juices.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved provitamin A and natural-identical color
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS coloring and nutrient
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European Union (EFSA)
흡연자 고용량 섭취 주의
EFSA approved; high supplemental doses cautioned for smokers
Commonly Found Foods
Margarineorange juice drinksbutter spreadsmultivitamins
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Dunaliella algae carotene
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