Foods Containing E160d (Lycopene)
E160d (Lycopene) is a colour (plant (tomato)) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E160d
- sweets and confectionery
- soft drinks
- cake icing
- jams and preserves
- ready meals
- desserts
In the UK and EU, E160d must be declared either as "E160d" or as "Lycopene" in the ingredients list.
Is E160d safe?
EFSA has reviewed E160d and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Lycopene to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA