What is E160d? Lycopene Explained
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E160d is Lycopene — a colour (plant (tomato)) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.
What is E160d (Lycopene)?
E160d is Lycopene, a food additive classified as a colour that give food its colour. A colour (plant (tomato)) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. You'll find it in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E160d has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E160d found?
E160d (Lycopene) is found in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing, jams and preserves, ready meals, desserts.
- sweets and confectionery
- soft drinks
- cake icing
- jams and preserves
- ready meals
- desserts
Also known as: Lycopene
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.
EFSA opinion: Lycopene — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E160d. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E160d FAQs
What is E160d in food?
E160d is Lycopene — a colour (plant (tomato)) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.
Is E160d safe to eat?
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.
Is E160d vegan?
E160d (Lycopene) is vegan. It is derived from plant (tomato), with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E160d halal?
E160d (Lycopene) is halal. It is derived from plant (tomato), which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA